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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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... Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of all data. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired ...independent disks (RAID) is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives.
... Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of all data. Perform regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired ...independent disks (RAID) is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives.
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... Disks field to the RAID Mode field. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you want to keep before continuing... you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to include in the next step. NOTE: The number of the array...
... Disks field to the RAID Mode field. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you want to keep before continuing... you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to move the selected drive from the selected drives. The Clear disk data prompt appears. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in each disk you want to include in the next step. NOTE: The number of the array...
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... selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "...level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to create the RAID ...
... selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "...level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected window. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to create the RAID ...
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... 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 RAID-Enabled Mode... Rebuild. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume.
... 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 RAID-Enabled Mode... Rebuild. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume.
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... operation. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make 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 Click to select the check... to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to set advanced backup options such as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the...
... operation. When you have finished specifying backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make 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 Click to select the check... to back up by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to set advanced backup options such as the backup type and the log file type, by selecting the check box to the...
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...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You should take only 5 to open it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk ...you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your computer spends to retrieve the...
...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) You should take only 5 to open it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk ...you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your computer spends to retrieve the...
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... have set the display configuration. Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor...
... have set the display configuration. Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor...
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...administrator, you are logged on your computer. Security and Privacy 253 If you 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 the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If several family... system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as to your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
...administrator, you are logged on your computer. Security and Privacy 253 If you 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 the week and blocking all the rest. EXAMPLE: If several family... system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as to your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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...the operating system or the program that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. D L L F I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin ...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use ...
...the operating system or the program that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. D L L F I N T E R N E T - VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open 290 Troubleshooting Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin ...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. If the error message is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use ...
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...R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you are unable to get...- 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. ENSURE THAT THE...
...R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you are unable to get...- 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. ENSURE THAT THE...
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...AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the ... files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that ...
...AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the ... files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that ...
Quick Reference Guide
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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. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the ...section. 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media and close the Main Menu window to exit Diagnostics. Troubleshooting 37 Starting the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Depending on which Dell computer you want to run. NOTE: Write down the error codes and ...
... 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. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the ...section. 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media and close the Main Menu window to exit Diagnostics. Troubleshooting 37 Starting the Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Depending on which Dell computer you want to run. NOTE: Write down the error codes and ...
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... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in..., follow the safety instructions in Windows that lets you run programs written for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to 10 seconds until the computer turns off...
... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in..., follow the safety instructions in Windows that lets you run programs written for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to 10 seconds until the computer turns off...
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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 undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open ...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 encounter any files or programs until the issue is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback to correct ...
...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 undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open ...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 encounter any files or programs until the issue is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback to correct ...
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NOTICE: When you do not back up personal files. If you restore the computer to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is lost. 1 Restart the computer. If you do this, click Start → →Restart. 2 As the computer ..., and then click OK. 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 Windows Vista from Dell. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® and does not include computers...
NOTICE: When you do not back up personal files. If you restore the computer to the default factory configuration. 10 When the restore operation is lost. 1 Restart the computer. If you do this, click Start → →Restart. 2 As the computer ..., and then click OK. 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 Windows Vista from Dell. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® and does not include computers...
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H hard drive problems, 40 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 18 M media control buttons description, 10, 14 memory card reader, 18 messages error, 41 N network connector description, 18 P power problems, 48 power button description, 11...not start up, 46 computer stops responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives, 40 error messages, 41 hard drive, 40 lockups, 46 power, 48 power light conditions, 48 program crashes repeatedly, 46 program stops responding, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore computer to previous operating state,...
H hard drive problems, 40 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 18 M media control buttons description, 10, 14 memory card reader, 18 messages error, 41 N network connector description, 18 P power problems, 48 power button description, 11...not start up, 46 computer stops responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives, 40 error messages, 41 hard drive, 40 lockups, 46 power, 48 power light conditions, 48 program crashes repeatedly, 46 program stops responding, 46 programs and Windows compatibility, 47 restore computer to previous operating state,...