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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... 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 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... 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... 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 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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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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... a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the...
... a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the...
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... for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing ...
... for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome... Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media The drivers used by your computer are installing ...
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.... If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from the docking station. It may darken and show you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
.... If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from the docking station. It may darken and show you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
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... information on page 123. 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 monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components.... For more about ESA, see "System Setup" on your system performance to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually...
... information on page 123. 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 monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components.... For more about ESA, see "System Setup" on your system performance to the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components may be manually...
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... NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface...
... NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a ... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your computer • Alarms - NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a ... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms...
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To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the ...
To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the ...
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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 complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not ... choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or...
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 complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not ... choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or...
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... If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to manual sync. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device or storage card. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending... capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to your computer. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature...
... If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2 Do one of the following: • If Media Player has selected to manual sync. To copy a licensed file, your laptop media device or storage card. The content provider decides the ownership and play rights for your device, depending... capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to your computer. At this point, you must manually remove files from Media Library to copy. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature...
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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. As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an...
... 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. As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an...
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...Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Keyboard status lights... or laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for the...
...Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Keyboard status lights... or laptop computer may need to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for the...
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...for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for your computer. If the computer ..., ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light...
...for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Power Lights for your computer. If the computer ..., ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light...
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...used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some... in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables -...
...used to match the AC power at your computer). • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working condition to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some... in known working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables -...
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... assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To 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. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - During normal operation, the keyboard status lights...
... assistance). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To 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. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - During normal operation, the keyboard status lights...
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...S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE... E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR 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. S T R I K E T H E F 1 ...
...S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE... E S E T U P U T I L I L E D - THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR 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. S T R I K E T H E F 1 ...
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... start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA... your computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed...
... start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA... your computer. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings... your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the network is occurring. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. See "Power Lights...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings... your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the network is occurring. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 79. See "Power Lights...
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... that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your... extension cables, and other power protection devices with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Computers" on the keyboard, move...
... that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your... extension cables, and other power protection devices with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - Computers" on the keyboard, move...