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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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... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and...
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... screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-...Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media....
... screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-...Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media....
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... shutting down , the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that are ACPI-enabled. If you...
... shutting down , the screen may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that are ACPI-enabled. If you...
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..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. For more information about managing space on your hard drive ...: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - monitors your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control...
..., the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. For more information about managing space on your hard drive ...: To learn more about ESA, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. NOTE: When using the Performance section of the installed components may be manually tuned. Performance - monitors your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control...
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... chassis components. These settings can be used . Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to define when and how profiles...
... chassis components. These settings can be used . Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to define when and how profiles...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control ...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control ...
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... computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express...
... computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express...
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... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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...
... and Internet 3 Click Set up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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...
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... media device or storage card. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected...play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your device manually, click Finish. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. If ...
... media device or storage card. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you connect it to your computer. • If Media Player has selected...play rights for your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to your device manually, click Finish. Then, in the Items to Copy window displays status information, such as Inspecting, Converting/Converted, Copying, and Complete. If ...
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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured...
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...lights. These lights function in a certain sequence 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 ... which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, ...
...lights. These lights function in a certain sequence 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 ... which need to diagnose and resolve problems on how to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, ...
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...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on ...turned off or is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
...the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on ...turned off or is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
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... be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ... used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
... be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ... used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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... keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer). FOR... learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located ...
... keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer). FOR... learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located ...
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.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE 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 failure may have occurred.... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TI M E - ...
.... IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE 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 failure may have occurred.... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TI M E - ...
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... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you have to eliminate... the possibility that came with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you have to eliminate... the possibility that came with your computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
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...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. Ensure that your computer. Contact your network administrator or the person ...E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
...any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Service Manual for Media Drives" on page 280. Ensure that your computer. Contact your network administrator or the person ...E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The computer is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ..., keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power...
... mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The computer is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I ..., keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power...