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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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...one drive results in this section. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:)....regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data.
...one drive results in this section. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:)....regular backups to protect your administrator to continue the desired action. 4 Click to check Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Computer. Working with RAID A redundant array of all data.
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... Striping. 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 highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. ... field to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array, press . Back up - The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending...
... Striping. 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 highlight the array in the Array Detail window and press . To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. ... field to the RAID Mode field. 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array, press . Back up - The Define a New Array window appears. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. Repeat these steps for each RAID array varies, depending...
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... drives will be lost. 1 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 confirm that the correct volume configuration...If you want to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
... drives will be lost. 1 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 confirm that the correct volume configuration...If you want to select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the desired capacity for the volume and press . and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select...
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...: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to...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...
...: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to...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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... log file type, 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 start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if...: • If you are backing up files and folders to a file. The wizard will take 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...
... log file type, 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 start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders This option is selected by default. • Click a tape device if...: • If you are backing up files and folders to a file. The wizard will take 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...
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... the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a file that are fragmented into one location. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines all ...the parts of your computer by defragmenting your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the...
... the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of a file that are fragmented into one location. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to defragment it . Disk Defragmenter combines all ...the parts of your computer by defragmenting your files to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the...
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... used to work 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 .
... used to work 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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...as well as an administrator, you can log on the information each user 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on to ... 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 to your computer. Passwords can access. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting...
...as well as an administrator, you can log on the information each user 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 security to your computer. Passwords with restrictions placed on to ... 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 to your computer. Passwords can access. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting...
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... N N E C T E D T O T H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try... modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone...
... N N E C T E D T O T H E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in length, try... modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone...
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... 293 A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - TU R N T H E C O M P U T 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...
... 293 A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - TU R N T H E C O M P U T 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...
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... least 8 to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware... requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure ...
... least 8 to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware... requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure ...
Setup Guide
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...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory...
...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer... (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Memory...
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... to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as... you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
... to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as... you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10...
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...CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears...that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If ...
...CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears...that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If ...
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... version appropriate for your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed ...test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. If you contact Dell. 9. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Select the Boot ...
... version appropriate for your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed ...test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 10. If you contact Dell. 9. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Select the Boot ...