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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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Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then ...
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then ...
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... is your computer. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your system window.
... is your computer. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your system window.
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... be preventing your computer from shutting down. When this is not successful, you may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you click Shut down now, you may not always be...
... be preventing your computer from shutting down. When this is not successful, you may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you click Shut down now, you may not always be...
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...performance related parameters. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component...access to the options and controls that allow for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into...
...performance related parameters. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component...access to the options and controls that allow for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may be manually tuned. NVIDIA Performance The NVIDIA Performance application integrates many of the functions previously available in the NVIDIA nTune application into...
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... can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This information can customize the color and intensity of a change available...
... can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to change made to tailor and customize their system's performance. These settings can manually tune these options to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This information can customize the color and intensity of a change available...
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.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - set the power management options, you can change the...
.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - set the power management options, you can change the...
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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. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
... 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. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
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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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...device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you to manual sync. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the device or alter your selection of files to ...storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to a laptop device. At this point, you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player ...
...device syncs automatically every time you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 Media Player allows you to manual sync. You can also copy licensed files that you download from the device or alter your selection of files to ...storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to a laptop device. At this point, you must manually remove files from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player ...
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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. An unsecured network leaves your computer vulnerable to 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. An unsecured network leaves your computer vulnerable to an...
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...problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter 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 resolve the problem. These...states, such as power, no power, or standby. This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service...
...problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter 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 resolve the problem. These...states, such as power, no power, or standby. This light can also be resolved. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service...
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... the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: •... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer...
... the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: •... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer...
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...extension cables - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to the system... board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may...
...extension cables - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may be used to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Multiple power strips connected to the system... board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may...
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...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times ... PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. H A R D -
...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times ... PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. H A R D -
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...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual...A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC ...
...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual...A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC ...
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...S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA ... best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
...S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA ... best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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...network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the computer and the network...E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings ...
...network to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the computer and the network...E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings ...
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...; Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to verify... button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is green. NOTE: On certain systems ...
...; Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to verify... button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is green. NOTE: On certain systems ...