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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 Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical...
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 Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical...
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For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for.... RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83
For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for.... RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83
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2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the ... the arrow keys to select Striping. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Drives and Media 89 The Array List...
2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to the RAID Mode field. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drives in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to the ... the arrow keys to select Striping. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. Drives and Media 89 The Array List...
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... your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the...the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and ...
... your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the...the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you want to include in the Selected window. The selected hard drives appear in your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and ...
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... 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 (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager...
... 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 (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup ... folders you want 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 start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want...
Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup ... folders you want 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 start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if you want...
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... locations on your files to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The computer must search throughout the disk to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all... defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location...
... locations on your files to open it . You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. The computer must search throughout the disk to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all... defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location...
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... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 239 10 Set up . Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary display (cannot select this option for some... the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to help you must enable the computer to...
... the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 239 10 Set up . Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand the display area of the computer monitor) • Primary display (cannot select this option for some... the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for video card and TV display resolution. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to help you must enable the computer to...
Dell Technology Guide
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...account. You can apply passwords to files, as well as to your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. The stronger your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. ...assigning users to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. Passwords Anyone can use the computer by a password. Security and Privacy 253 NOTE: Some operating...
...account. You can apply passwords to files, as well as to your computer from unauthorized users who may install malicious software or access confidential files from attacks. The stronger your computer. To see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. ...assigning users to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of the week and blocking all the rest. Passwords Anyone can use the computer by a password. Security and Privacy 253 NOTE: Some operating...
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...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - IF YOUR COMPUTER HAS A MODEM, RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - ...- If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. For help, contact your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your ... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The program that the modem is communicating with your Internet service provider. Windows XP 1...
...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with Windows. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - IF YOUR COMPUTER HAS A MODEM, RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - ...- If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. For help, contact your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your ... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The program that the modem is communicating with your Internet service provider. Windows XP 1...
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...T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Troubleshooting 293 ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may...program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome...key on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. TU R...
...T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Troubleshooting 293 ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may...program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome...key on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on the screen. TU R...
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... 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The ...and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All...
... 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting Windows XP The ...and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Troubleshooting 53 If you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older...
...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Troubleshooting 53 If you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older...
Service Manual
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...select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 10 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11 Close the Main Menu window to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then ... results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: 16 Troubleshooting Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take ...
...select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 10 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11 Close the Main Menu window to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then ... results and then press any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: 16 Troubleshooting Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take ...
Service Manual
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... 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE... INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run...
... 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE... INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run...