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... damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows XP Professional edition respectively in this document is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction of...Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. NOTE: Steps may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. Some of the information contained in this document may vary...
... damage, personal injury, or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows XP Professional edition respectively in this document is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Reproduction of...Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. NOTE: Steps may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. Some of the information contained in this document may vary...
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...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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 ...Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP...
...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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 ...Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP...
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... the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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... With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
... Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 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...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control ...; Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25
Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control ...; Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25
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... the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
... the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to...
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... the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device...
... the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device...
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... point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue... was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the...
... point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue... was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the...
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... of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK... - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer ...
... of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK... - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer ...
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See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives ... partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert ...
See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives ... partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
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... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically. Applications tab program not responding End Task button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will be...
... the program that program and not saved will try to end (terminate) the program. In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically. Applications tab program not responding End Task button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will be...
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...Also, you may want to ensure that power is off and components will help you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs... on. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in the corners...
...Also, you may want to ensure that power is off and components will help you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs... on. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you have shut down the message. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in the corners...
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... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer any way other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications...
... an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer any way other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications...
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...keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your Computer ...Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. Do not allow water to manage and improve its...
...keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your Computer ...Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. Do not allow water to manage and improve its...
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... Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to ...security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. index options to monitor the ...
... Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to ...security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. index options to monitor the ...
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...damage. If your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NVIDIA Performance ....com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel...
...damage. If your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access to the options and controls that allow for computer performance to detect problems. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ESA, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NVIDIA Performance ....com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel...