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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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...storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. The number of hard ...drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Drives and Media 83 There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is ...
...storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. The number of hard ...drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Drives and Media 83 There are an administrator on the RAID configuration. • RAID level 0 is ...
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...Clear disk data prompt appears. Back up any data you want to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field....the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. The Array Detail window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the ... Press to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array...
...Clear disk data prompt appears. Back up any data you want to highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field....the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the Array Disks field. The Array Detail window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from the ... Press to enter the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array...
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... value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to include in the Selected window. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID... 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...1 Press the up - 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
... value is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to include in the Selected window. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID... 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...1 Press the up - 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
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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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive ...
... 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). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the new RAID volume. Recovering From a Single Hard Drive ...
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...up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard...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 the Backup Job Information dialog box. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been ...
...up files and folders to a tape, click the tape you want to use. 7 Specify any changes to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard...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 the Backup Job Information dialog box. Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured If a backup procedure has been ...
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... should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer spends to...the time your files to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. The computer must search throughout the disk to...
... should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer spends to...the time your files to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. The computer must search throughout the disk to...
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... Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225
... Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225
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To see how much each person uses the computer. 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on to your ...view activity reports 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 to your computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. EXAMPLE: If several family ...
To see how much each person uses the computer. 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on to your ...view activity reports 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 to your computer and access your files unless it will prevent your computer from your computer. EXAMPLE: If several family ...
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...in filenames. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that you are using a line that was running when the message appeared. If the error... receive responses, the modem is not available on certain computers. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - For help, contact your computer. A R E Q U I R E D . If you...the COM port for the operating system or the program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your...
...in filenames. If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that you are using a line that was running when the message appeared. If the error... receive responses, the modem is not available on certain computers. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - For help, contact your computer. A R E Q U I R E D . If you...the COM port for the operating system or the program that is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your...
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... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD...
... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software... CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD...
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... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions...- • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION ...resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions...- • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION ...resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setup Guide
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...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
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...Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You ...
...Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10... The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You ...
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.... 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. Windows Vista 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier ...Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
.... 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. Windows Vista 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier ...Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
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.... 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). Using Support Tools 4. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list... appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6.
.... 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). Using Support Tools 4. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list... appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If multiple versions are complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6.