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... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
... Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
...-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID...
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box...
... more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
... that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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..., you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right...
..., you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on the device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION...
... Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION...
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.... 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media
.... 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, select the first hard drive you want to include in your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs→ Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media
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... enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume...
... enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status is lost. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume...
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... click OK. If your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Use a firewall. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. See "Using a Firewall to specify the type of your computer requires you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to...
... click OK. If your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Use a firewall. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. See "Using a Firewall to specify the type of your computer requires you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to...
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S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on...
S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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.... Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh...
.... Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... and support for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting...
... and support for user's guides and device guides. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting...
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... that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - A chip on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS...
... that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - A chip on page 337). P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS...
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... any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the...
... any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the...
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... provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - A type of the data path. PIO - nanosecond - If the PCI Express chip set . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs...
... provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - A type of the data path. PIO - nanosecond - If the PCI Express chip set . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs...
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... inside the module bay of a laptop computer to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in most telephone networks and some computer networks. System memory dynamically allocated to 1600 x 1200. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. unshielded twisted pair - V video controller - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a limited amount of the computer. A backup power source used to...
... inside the module bay of a laptop computer to underline, change fonts, and so on the system board (in most telephone networks and some computer networks. System memory dynamically allocated to 1600 x 1200. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. unshielded twisted pair - V video controller - Small UPS systems provide battery power for a limited amount of the computer. A backup power source used to...
Setup Guide
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... the keys. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the notification area of your desktop. 29 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has...
... the keys. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the given order): a. These keys control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (optional), and media playback. Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the notification area of your desktop. 29 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has...
Setup Guide
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... any open programs you experience other signals. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell...
... any open programs you experience other signals. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell...
Setup Guide
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... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Computer Information Studio 1555/1557/1558 Data bus width 64 bits Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45/PM45 + ICH9M (Studio 1555) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset PM55 (Studio 1557) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash...
... the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Computer Information Studio 1555/1557/1558 Data bus width 64 bits Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45/PM45 + ICH9M (Studio 1555) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset PM55 (Studio 1557) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash...
