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... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
Dell Technology Guide
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...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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 Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
... Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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 Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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... your first time to use your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the 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 computer. You...
... your first time to use your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the 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 computer. You...
Dell Technology Guide
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... that existed before you installed the new driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265...
... that existed before you installed the new driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265...
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... Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - If the drive...
... Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - If the drive...
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.... 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Click Next. and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. The selected hard drives...
.... 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Click Next. and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. The selected hard drives...
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.... 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is lost. 1 Set your computer...
.... 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is lost. 1 Set your computer...
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... view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can change the screen resolution. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. Connecting Your Computer to increase the resolution...
... view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can change the screen resolution. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. Connecting Your Computer to increase the resolution...
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.... EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information...
.... EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for user's guides and device guides. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information...
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... the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292). System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I O N - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers...
... the configuration error. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 292). System Messages for External Keyboards" on page 292). ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I O N - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for Laptop Computers...
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... the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. • See the software documentation for your computer. Mouse Problems...
... the cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is successfully communicating with your computer). • Ensure that your computer is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. • See the software documentation for your computer. Mouse Problems...
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...-RW/DVD combo drives. PC Card - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to one billionth of the data path. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. nanosecond - A physical storage area on a display screen. PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are...
...-RW/DVD combo drives. PC Card - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to one billionth of the data path. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. nanosecond - A physical storage area on a display screen. PCMCIA - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are...
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... enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on your computer or in to shut down your computer. A hardware-based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that contain only text; USB devices can be daisy-chained together. Pairs of cable used when the electrical power...
... enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than relying on your computer or in to shut down your computer. A hardware-based security feature that when combined with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that contain only text; USB devices can be daisy-chained together. Pairs of cable used when the electrical power...
Setup Guide
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... Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 20 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter...
... Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 20 Touch Pad Gestures 22 Media Controls 24 Display Features 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter...
Setup Guide
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... left - no lighting 2 Touch pad buttons - It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the...
... left - no lighting 2 Touch pad buttons - It supports scroll, zoom, and rotate features. To change the settings, doubleclick the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on using the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the...
Setup Guide
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... identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without an error. 31 BIOS ROM checksum failure. See the Service Manual on page 55. NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page 55). WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions.
... identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without an error. 31 BIOS ROM checksum failure. See the Service Manual on page 55. NOTE: To replace parts see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Possible motherboard failure Contact Dell (see the Service Manual on page 55). WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions.
Setup Guide
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... causes of interference are not using the connected mouse or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. The display may not be responding. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by interrupting or...
... causes of interference are not using the connected mouse or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. The display may not be responding. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. Solving Problems If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by interrupting or...
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... peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. See: the Operating System disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer, and readme files. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your hard drive.
... peripherals, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. See: the Operating System disc. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your computer, and readme files. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your hard drive.