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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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... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
... for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. ...• Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support •...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) ...
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... click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. The drivers used by your first time to use the Drivers and...Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When 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 the...
... click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. The drivers used by your first time to use the Drivers and...Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When 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 the...
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... end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from the docking station. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When this is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down . It may not...
... end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from the docking station. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When this is ready to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down . It may not...
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...reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTE: When using the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to the options and controls that allow for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance... of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. If your hard ...
...reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. NOTE: When using the Performance section of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for computer performance to be required to the options and controls that allow for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance... of the installed components may be manually tuned. For more information on accessing System Setup, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. If your hard ...
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... monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
... monitor, track and log performance characteristics of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this interface. This information can manually tune these options and settings take effect on the next reboot.
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... and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical...
... and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical...
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... management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
... management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering...
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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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... provider decides the ownership and play rights for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. When you copy files to your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2... time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from the device or alter your selection of files to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to sync. Setting...
... provider decides the ownership and play rights for a file, and not all files will play lists you want to copy, Media Player defaults to manual sync. When you copy files to your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync the device using Windows Media Player. 2... time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from the device or alter your selection of files to switch between automatic and manual sync operations. If the storage capacity of the laptop media device is not large enough to handle the files you want to sync. Setting...
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... computer and the information it 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. • Security-enabled -
... computer and the information it 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. • Security-enabled -
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...status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights....Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to...
...status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information on how to evaluate your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights....Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. 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. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ...ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. 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. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ...ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. ...
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... board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the voltage selection ... board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely...
... board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Ensure that the voltage selection ... board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely...
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... learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R...more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the...
... learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I C A L S U P P O R...more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the...
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... OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. WARNING... PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC ...
... OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. 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. WARNING... PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC ...
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...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert...date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If the drive is not listed, see your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert...date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). If you have to the manufacturer's instructions. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT...
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..., see "Diagnostic Lights for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: ... R K L I N G S - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this...
..., see "Diagnostic Lights for your network settings are correct and that the network cable is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. Replace the network cable. Power Problems CAUTION: ... R K L I N G S - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this...
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... another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power...• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is green. Some possible causes of...
... another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power...• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is green. Some possible causes of...