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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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Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data. Working with ...is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now...
Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your data. Working with ...is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now...
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... array that you set up - Drives and Media 89 The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Back up any data... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you want to include in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to select Striping. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to include...
... array that you set up - Drives and Media 89 The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to an array, press . Back up any data... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to clear all data on what computer you want to include in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to select Striping. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to include...
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...Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume....correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in the Selected window. For RAID 1 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select...
...Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume....correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in the Selected window. For RAID 1 Press the up - The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select...
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... you want to 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard. 4 Click Next ...
... you want to 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard. 4 Click Next ...
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...and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device... back up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to the Backup Job Information dialog box. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard...
...and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. The wizard will take you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device... back up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to the Backup Job Information dialog box. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard...
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Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive ...locations on your hard drive. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. This...
Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive ...locations on your hard drive. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. This...
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... with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to help you have set the display...
... with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Display Properties menu) to help you have set the display...
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... To see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. Passwords with restrictions placed on your computer. You can apply passwords to ... who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a...
... To see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on the information each user can access. Passwords with restrictions placed on your computer. You can apply passwords to ... who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. Changing a User Account or Group To assign a...
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... you are trying to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click... the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in filenames. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not available on ...
... you are trying to open , click File. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click... the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in filenames. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not available on ...
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...: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. C H E C K T H E ...Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click...
...: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. C H E C K T H E ...Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click...
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... on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 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, follow the safety... CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
... on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 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, follow the safety... CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
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... Main Menu, select the test you have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Write down the error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ... on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from...
... Main Menu, select the test you have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Write down the error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ... on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from...
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... YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is a mode in Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting 45 Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 57 as you are unable to get a response by pressing... (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. A program is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, ...
... YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is a mode in Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting 45 Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 57 as you are unable to get a response by pressing... (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. A program is successfully communicating with your computer. If necessary, ...
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...need to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→Finish. 8 When prompted, click Yes. 9 After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer restarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and ...is complete. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) ...
...need to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→Finish. 8 When prompted, click Yes. 9 After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer restarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and ...is complete. 1 Click Start →Control Panel→System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) ...
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Troubleshooting 51 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next.
Troubleshooting 51 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next.
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I IEEE 1394 connector description, 16 M media control buttons description, 10 messages error, 39 modem connector description, 19 N network connector description, 16 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista, 48-50 P power problems, 46 power button description, 11 power light conditions, 46 problems blue ... up, 44 computer stops responding, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives, 38 error messages, 39 hard drive, 38 lockups, 44 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 program crashes repeatedly, 44 program stops responding, 44 programs and Windows compatibility, 45 restore computer to previous operating...
I IEEE 1394 connector description, 16 M media control buttons description, 10 messages error, 39 modem connector description, 19 N network connector description, 16 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista, 48-50 P power problems, 46 power button description, 11 power light conditions, 46 problems blue ... up, 44 computer stops responding, 44 Dell Diagnostics, 33 drives, 38 error messages, 39 hard drive, 38 lockups, 44 power, 46 power light conditions, 46 program crashes repeatedly, 44 program stops responding, 44 programs and Windows compatibility, 45 restore computer to previous operating...