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... Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this document may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. is a trademark of operating system installed on your computer. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden...
... Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in this document may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. is a trademark of operating system installed on your computer. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden...
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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...
...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...
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... 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 Saving... Open Internet Windows 177 Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet 178 Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet 179 Viruses 179 Firewalls 180 Spyware and Malware...
... 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 Saving... Open Internet Windows 177 Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet 178 Protecting Your Privacy While Accessing the Internet 179 Viruses 179 Firewalls 180 Spyware and Malware...
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... What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a Display... 244 Accessing Additional Functions 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...
... What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a Display... 244 Accessing Additional Functions 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...
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...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 Smart ...Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public ...
...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 Smart ...Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public ...
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... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
... 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 or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
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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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...Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer information. Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→... Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows® XP User's Guides To...
...Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer information. Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→... Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows® XP User's Guides To...
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...not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens ... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. 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 Support: click...
...not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens ... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. 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 Support: click...
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...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 Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to ...
...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 Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to ...
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.... 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 device for Media Drives A driver is next...Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to reinstall or update the driver. 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 ...
.... 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 device for Media Drives A driver is next...Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to reinstall or update the driver. 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 ...
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Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. TEST...
Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. TEST...
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... tray until it on page 281. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. Try allowing the computer to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure ... disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is inserted properly. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives that...
... tray until it on page 281. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. Try allowing the computer to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure ... disc formats, not all DVDs work in the drive or the media. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is inserted properly. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. See the help files for drives that...
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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. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. Applications tab program not responding End Task button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will be lost. You can terminate the program by using the Task Manager utility. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
... or changes made in that is not responding and then click End Task. Applications tab program not responding End Task button If a program on your computer stops responding or appears frozen, Windows will be lost. You can terminate the program by using the Task Manager utility. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Task Manager, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 102 Shutting Down Your Computer In order to continue work, you may have to find the problem and fix it automatically.
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... eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds.... limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify...
... eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds.... limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify...
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... 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. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed...
... 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. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed...
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Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the options provided. Do not use compressed air ...Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth...
Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the options provided. Do not use compressed air ...Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth...
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... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - system tools to check for errors or problem areas. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to monitor the status of ...Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to help you find what you are...
... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - system tools to check for errors or problem areas. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to monitor the status of ...Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to help you find what you are...
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... section of the components. For more information about managing space on 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 "System Setup...parameters. Performance - 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...
... section of the components. For more information about managing space on 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 "System Setup...parameters. Performance - 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...
