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... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System...
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...the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. ...
...the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...) Settings The BIOS is recommended. Finding Information 31 NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. ...
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... optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : ... an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt....
... optimum and minimum sizes for Shadow Storage] 6 Press . 7 Click Start → Computer→ Local Disk (C:) to confirm that uses solid-state memory to store persistent data. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 5 Type the following : ... an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt....
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...again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is ... hard disks turn off the power to save your hard disk. Use shut down to your computer. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically ...
...again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is ... hard disks turn off the power to save your hard disk. Use shut down to your computer. Ending a Program That is a state in memory on your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on standby can safely turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically ...
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... life or permanent component damage. The data can manually tune these options to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components...
... life or permanent component damage. The data can manually tune these options to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of the installed components...
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... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics...
... characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance characteristics...
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...life of your computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating .... You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge...
...life of your computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating .... You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge...
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... Quick Tabs check box. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. Increasing Computer...
... Quick Tabs check box. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the file size (the number of MBs in memory) and/or reduce the number of days to keep information in the browsing history to limit the space used to store this information. Increasing Computer...
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... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to your computer, they are stored. Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer Clearing Browser History The browser...
... Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 Reduce the number of MB in memory and/or reduce the number of days to your computer, they are stored. Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer Clearing Browser History The browser...
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... Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...about diagnostic and status lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ...
... Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights function in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...about diagnostic and status lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ...
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... connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Too many devices on the front panel. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the...
... connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Too many devices on the front panel. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the...
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..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). The system cannot detect...W R I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A...
..." on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for External Keyboards" on page 292). The system cannot detect...W R I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting K E Y B O A R D F A...
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... I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system setup program and correct the... date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR ...
... I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Enter the system setup program and correct the... date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR ...
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... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE... BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY...
... message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE... BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY...
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...and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . OR • After the computer has been powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot... display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
...and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . OR • After the computer has been powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot... display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
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... After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run ...System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom...
... After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you are having. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run ...System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics 2 After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears: NOTE: It is recommended that you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom...
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... you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The application also provides you with options for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup..., memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions...
... you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The application also provides you with options for all the components installed on the taskbar or from system setup..., memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions...
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...XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . O P E R A T I N - is missing an essential file. If so, run the program that you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell...documentation for installation instructions. Troubleshooting 291 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: ...
...XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . O P E R A T I N - is missing an essential file. If so, run the program that you want to use first. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell...documentation for installation instructions. Troubleshooting 291 NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: ...
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See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving ...is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE ...
See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving ...is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE ...
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...). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer is not... mouse cable is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu....
...). CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer is not... mouse cable is supported by your computer, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for minimum memory requirements. and down-arrow keys to display the Start menu....