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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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...Click to protect your data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Drives and Media 83 For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→...sectors, and then click Start. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. •... information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels...
...Click to protect your data. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Drives and Media 83 For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→...sectors, and then click Start. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. •... information about these levels, see support.dell.com. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels...
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...data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . Back up - The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to .... 7 After assigning the hard drives 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 select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your ...
...data you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to an array, press . Back up - The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to .... 7 After assigning the hard drives 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 select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to enter the RAID BIOS. and down your ...
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... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your 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 to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87... the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your 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 to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87... the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
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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 enter...hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage...
...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 enter...hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage...
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..., 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 Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup...
..., 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 Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup...
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... different locations on your hard drive. This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your...
... different locations on your hard drive. This reduces the time your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your...
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... settings for video card and TV display resolution. Can be used to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . • Operating system Display Properties menu -
... settings for video card and TV display resolution. Can be used to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . • Operating system Display Properties menu -
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...the computer. If you are logged on to your computer as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. Passwords with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to his own account, with restrictions placed on your computer. ...computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer in as an administrator, you to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords Anyone can be assigned to your Control Panel, or search...
...the computer. If you are logged on to your computer as administrator and access User Account through the Control Panel. Passwords with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of security to his own account, with restrictions placed on your computer. ...computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer in as an administrator, you to groups, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Passwords Anyone can be assigned to your Control Panel, or search...
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... receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - If you are trying to open , click File. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone...port for the operating system or the program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your modem→ ...
... receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - If you are trying to open , click File. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone...port for the operating system or the program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your modem→ ...
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...; Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If...TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions...
...; Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If...TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions...
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... R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you... your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems ... unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, ...
... R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you... your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems ... unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, ...
Setup Guide
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...Connect the Power Cable 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Adjust the Computer Stand 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features...Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware Troubleshooter ...
...Connect the Power Cable 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Adjust the Computer Stand 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features...Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware Troubleshooter ...
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... uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 39 End the program: 1. Click End Task. WARNING: You might lose data if you are unable to...blue screen appears - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If a program crashes repeatedly - If a program stops responding - ...
... uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. 39 End the program: 1. Click End Task. WARNING: You might lose data if you are unable to...blue screen appears - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If a program crashes repeatedly - If a program stops responding - ...
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Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 47 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered... a description of each test screen. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 47 The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered... a description of each test screen. If a problem is located at the top of the problem. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11.