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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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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be...
... moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be...
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... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The...
... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The...
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... → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that are ACPI-enabled. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may darken and show...
... → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that are ACPI-enabled. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may darken and show...
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is ...space on your system performance to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the ...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is ...space on your system performance to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the ...
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... Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTICE...
... Security) Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. These settings can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTICE...
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer ...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer ...
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... computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert...
... computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert...
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... and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click 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 the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
... and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click 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 the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to...
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... on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to a laptop device. Then, in the Items to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your entire library to sync. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time...If Media Player has selected to your computer. You can also copy licensed files that you download from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select the files and play ...
... on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to a laptop device. Then, in the Items to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your entire library to sync. Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time...If Media Player has selected to your computer. You can also copy licensed files that you download from Media Library to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab, select the files and play ...
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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. As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an...
... 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. As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an...
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...sequence to resolve the problem. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, ...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights...
...sequence to resolve the problem. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, ...screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights...
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... either turned off or is in this support utility for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 If the 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. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before...
... either turned off or is in this support utility for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 If the 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. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before...
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... are securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. -
... are securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. -
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...INFORMATION: To learn more about the 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. ALERT! The computer failed 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. System Messages for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above ...
...INFORMATION: To learn more about the 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. ALERT! The computer failed 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. System Messages for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above ...
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...adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect the correct ...S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE...
...adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. Connect the correct ...S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE...
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...Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your... the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according...
...Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your... the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according...
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... set up your network to verify that your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the ...Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
... set up your network to verify that your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the ...Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
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...as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in the power connector on ... I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - 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 B L U E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected 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 system board (see the Service...
...as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in the power connector on ... I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - 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 B L U E - The computer is either turned off or is securely connected 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 system board (see the Service...