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...NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of your computer. under license; Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows... NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; NOTE: Steps may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice....
...NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction of your computer. under license; Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. and other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows... NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; NOTE: Steps may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice....
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...Storage 78 Solid-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...
...Storage 78 Solid-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...
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.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
.... . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving...
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... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
... Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card...
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... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 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...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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... (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click Start → Help and Support→...
... (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click Start → Help and Support→...
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... the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
... the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
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...the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys ...Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If...
...the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys ...Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If...
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...a [!]) on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to the state... that controls your computer to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for ...
...a [!]) on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to the state... that controls your computer to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for ...
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... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...
... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...
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... hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is inserted properly. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.... 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I C S - See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is normal and may ...
... hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is inserted properly. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is partially ejected.... 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I C S - See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is normal and may ...
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NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
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... for at least 8 seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the ...want to start in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write...
... for at least 8 seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the ...want to start in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write...
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... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. By deleting a program from your computer any way other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and...
... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. By deleting a program from your computer any way other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and...
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...Cleaning the Computer To clean your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. Use this document as skipping, with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Do not use compressed air...
...Cleaning the Computer To clean your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. Use this document as skipping, with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Do not use compressed air...
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... Tasks area to improve your computer. Adjust indexing options - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools -
... Tasks area to improve your computer. Adjust indexing options - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools -
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...computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, 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 System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. ...
...computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to be required to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information on accessing System Setup, 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 System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. ...