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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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... need to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
... need to the USB port. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
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Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities ...→ Device 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. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See...
Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities ...→ Device 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. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See...
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Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved. When this ...
Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved. When this ...
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... access when setting performance related parameters. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance ...many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components.
... access when setting performance related parameters. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance ...many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the components.
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... used to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. These settings can manually tune these options to view version information for that component. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. LED Control Through...
... used to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. These settings can manually tune these options to view version information for that component. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. LED Control Through...
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... Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer.
... Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer.
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... Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use...
... Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use...
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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 a ...
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 a ...
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... after you have copied them to a laptop device. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Multimedia 209... depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your entire library to the laptop media device. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media ...
... after you have copied them to a laptop device. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. Multimedia 209... depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your computer. When you must manually remove files from Media Library to your entire library to the laptop media device. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media ...
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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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your system...
... 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. A security-enabled connections offers some protection for your system...
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...used to run a more complete system test 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 indicate different power states...diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to evaluate your ...
...used to run a more complete system test 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 indicate different power states...diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. These lights function in a certain sequence to evaluate your ...
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Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Press a key on . NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is ... back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Press a key on . NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is ... back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
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... 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 set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure...
... 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 set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure...
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... of the lights 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. ALERT! D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 275 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above...
... of the lights 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. ALERT! D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Troubleshooting 275 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above...
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... OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board ..." on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E R C H I P ...
... OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board ..." on page 281). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. O F - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E R C H I P ...
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...still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® ...came with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during ...information after turning on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to the manufacturer's instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R ...
...still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista® ...came with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during ...information after turning on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to the manufacturer's instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R ...
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... If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting R ... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W ...
... If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting R ... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W ...
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... cable is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. •... reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices 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 S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Press a key on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I...
... cable is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. •... reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices 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 S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Press a key on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I...