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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...
... 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...
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... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
... Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and...
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... more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few...
... more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few...
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...and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click ...click the type of device for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. ...
...and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click ...click the type of device for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer. ...
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... minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you lose unsaved data and the computer may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all programs. If...
... minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you lose unsaved data and the computer may need to end and complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all programs. If...
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...and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of System... Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the...
...and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the installed components may be manually tuned. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of System... Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the...
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... computer. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Changes to tailor and customize their system's performance. This information can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to...
... computer. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. Changes to tailor and customize their system's performance. This information can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to...
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To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you may also use one of ...
To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you may also use one of ...
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... computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express...
... computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express...
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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 connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
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 connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a ...
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...from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to sync. When you copy files to your laptop media device, ...Player syncs your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you have copied them to a laptop device. When you to your laptop media ...
...from the Internet or that works best for a file, and not all files will play after you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. Then, your laptop media device syncs automatically every time you want to sync. When you copy files to your laptop media device, ...Player syncs your device, depending on its storage capacity. 1 Start the laptop media device, and then connect the device to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. The content provider decides the ownership and play lists you have copied them to a laptop device. When you to your laptop media ...
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..., one of the following topics 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. If the network you select is secure if a network...
..., one of the following topics 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. If the network you select is secure if a network...
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...be used to run a more complete system test to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states..., such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory,...
...be used to run a more complete system test to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states..., such as power, no power, or standby. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory,...
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... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a ...button The power button light located on . Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...
... Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Press a ...button The power button light located on . Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...
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...the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power...board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Replace power ...
...the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Multiple power...board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Replace power ...
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... the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or...
... the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or...
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... DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED....WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE 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...
... DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED....WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE 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...
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...start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). For additional safety ...
...start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS®...Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). For additional safety ...
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...correct and that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C...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 - If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows...
...correct and that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C...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 - If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows...
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...an electrical outlet and are turned on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ...cables • Too many devices connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power...
...an electrical outlet and are turned on the back of interference are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension ...cables • Too many devices connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power...