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... 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 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
... 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 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
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Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening ... Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running-
Hot Undocking 104 Undocking Without Shutting Down 104 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening ... Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running-
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...: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab.
...: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab.
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... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single...
... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single...
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... only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by... your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If ...
... only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by... your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If ...
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... from starting. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all.... 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 The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . R U N THE...
... from starting. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all.... 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 The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . R U N THE...
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... . Drives and Media 89 Back up , use the arrow keys to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from...
... . Drives and Media 89 Back up , use the arrow keys to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the next step. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTICE: You lose all data from...
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Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99 and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer.
Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99 and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer.
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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. 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. 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the 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. 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
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... restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop ...is restored exactly as you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for ...
... restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop ...is restored exactly as you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for ...
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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 You can terminate the program by using the Task Manager utility. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and click Task Manager. 2 The Task Manager ...
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 You can terminate the program by using the Task Manager utility. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and click Task Manager. 2 The Task Manager ...
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... a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103
... a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103
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...of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control... the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- If your docking station.
...of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control... the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- If your docking station.
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...attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from shutting down. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or ...process may be preventing your computer. When this is not successful, you may need to shut down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task ...
...attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from shutting down. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or ...process may be preventing your computer. When this is not successful, you may need to shut down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task ...
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... that are preventing shutdown have data that you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Shutting Down a Computer When it now. Click Cancel to return to Windows. At this point, you want to save, save it now. OR • Do not... shut down your computer. • Do not shut down , Windows may display an End Program dialog box. • Click End Now to end the program. If any of the programs...
... that are preventing shutdown have data that you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Shutting Down a Computer When it now. Click Cancel to return to Windows. At this point, you want to save, save it now. OR • Do not... shut down your computer. • Do not shut down , Windows may display an End Program dialog box. • Click End Now to end the program. If any of the programs...
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... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. You may want to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Also, you are started....
... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. You may want to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Also, you are started....
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...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a ...a message may need to manage power options on your computer. If your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a ...
...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a ...a message may need to manage power options on your computer. If your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a ...
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... time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System then, shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer.
... time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System then, shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer.
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...the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. ...If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: ...
...the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Answer any key to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down completely, press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 284. ...If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: ...
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...proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.... utility partition has been found, run . then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want...
...proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.... utility partition has been found, run . then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want...
