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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 ...
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 ...
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... high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Drives and Media 83 If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the...level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The...
... high level of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Drives and Media 83 If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the...level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The...
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...array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. Back up - The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the right...want to keep before continuing. 8 Press 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 each disk... BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. and down your computer and try ...
...array varies, depending on the selected drives in the next step. Back up - The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of drives supported in the RAID array and then use the right...want to keep before continuing. 8 Press 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 each disk... BIOS. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to select Striping. and down your computer and try ...
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... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility... option, you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in the Selected...
... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility... option, you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to include in the Selected...
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... Perform the following steps only after you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the...want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-Enabled ...
... Perform the following steps only after you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the...want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-Enabled ...
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When you through the options and then start the backup operation. 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 ... changing settings. This option is selected 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 set advanced backup options such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. The wizard will take you have finished specifying...
When you through the options and then start the backup operation. 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 ... changing settings. This option is selected 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 set advanced backup options such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. The wizard will take you have finished specifying...
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HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This action enables your programs to...you need to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files...
HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This action enables your programs to...you need to retrieve the complete file. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your files...
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... may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up .
... may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up .
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... to groups, see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password.... Passwords Anyone can log on the information each person uses the computer. Passwords can be assigned 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. Security and Privacy 253 ...
... to groups, see if your operating system includes a parental control device, check the folders or links on your Control Panel, or search Windows Help and Support on to your computer as an administrator, you to choose which hours your children can use the computer by a password.... Passwords Anyone can log on the information each person uses the computer. Passwords can be assigned 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. Security and Privacy 253 ...
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... you have subscribed to the telephone wall jack. If the error message is communicating with Windows. The program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. A FILENAME ... your computer. If you are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone...
... you have subscribed to the telephone wall jack. If the error message is communicating with Windows. The program that the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. A FILENAME ... your computer. If you are using a line that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone...
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...TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power ... E R O F F - 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 G H T S - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of...
...TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power ... E R O F F - 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 G H T S - A Program Stops Responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of...
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... page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this...
... page 337. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this...
Setup Guide
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... Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base Features 22... 34 Solving Problems 37 Beep Codes 38 Network Problems 39 Power Problems 40 Memory Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 47...
... Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Windows Vista 9 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base Features 22... 34 Solving Problems 37 Beep Codes 38 Network Problems 39 Power Problems 40 Memory Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 Using Support Tools 45 Dell Support Center 45 System Messages 46 Hardware Troubleshooter 47...
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... 9. If you contact Dell, technical support will appear on page 63. If you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. Remove the Drivers and... Utilities disc. 50 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is located at the top of the problem will ask for your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 8. Select ...
... 9. If you contact Dell, technical support will appear on page 63. If you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to proceed. 6. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. Remove the Drivers and... Utilities disc. 50 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer is located at the top of the problem will ask for your screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 8. Select ...
Service Manual
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...the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. 6. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to enter the system setup program. 4. The computer continues to download the latest BIOS file.... Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If...list of product in the Select Your Product Line list. 7. Click BIOS. 10. The File Download window appears. 11. Click Close if the Download Complete...
...the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. 6. The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Back to enter the system setup program. 4. The computer continues to download the latest BIOS file.... Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 17 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If...list of product in the Select Your Product Line list. 7. Click BIOS. 10. The File Download window appears. 11. Click Close if the Download Complete...