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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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NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for users who need a high level of hard drives required varies depending on ...® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. If you are four basic...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for users who need a high level of hard drives required varies depending on ...® 1 Click Start → Computer. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Therefore, a failure of one drive results in this section. Drives and Media 83 For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. If you are four basic...
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... logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to exit the RAID 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... include in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE...
... logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to exit the RAID 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... include in the next step. and down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. The Define a New Array window appears. NOTE...
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... The selected hard drives appear in 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 select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the .... 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. 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 selected hard drives appear in 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 select RAID1 (Mirror). 5 Select the .... 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. 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...
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... you 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ ...
... you 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 make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to RAID-Enabled Mode" on or restart your computer). 1 Turn on page 87). 2 Click Start→ ...
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...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 the backup type and the log file type, by default. • Click a ...backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore ...
...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 the backup type and the log file type, by default. • Click a ...backup options, click OK. 9 Click Start Backup, and then make any backup options you want, such as data verification or hardware compression, click Advanced. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore ...
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... the complete file. NOTE: If you need to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting... process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools ...
... the complete file. NOTE: If you need to defragment it . This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting... process should perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools ...
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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 . • Operating system Display Properties menu -
... 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 . • Operating system Display Properties menu -
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...a password for each day of the week and blocking all the rest. 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 protection. To 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. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see ...
...a password for each day of the week and blocking all the rest. 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 protection. To 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. The stronger your password, the more about assigning users to groups, see ...
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...the documentation for the operating system or the program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Internet service provider. D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone ... on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to...
...the documentation for the operating system or the program that the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Internet service provider. D L L F I N T E R N E T - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone ... on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to...
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... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 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 - Troubleshooting 293 TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F... 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 ...
... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 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 - Troubleshooting 293 TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F... 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 ...
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... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem... All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow...programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK UP...
... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem... All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow...programs you are unable to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. BACK UP...
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... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
...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... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
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... Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following 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...
... Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following 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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... To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...then restart your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Windows Vista 1.
... To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows 7 1. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and ...then restart your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Windows Vista 1.
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... return to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). NOTE: The.... 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer when you want to ...
... return to the Choose An Option window. 10. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). NOTE: The.... 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 62 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the tests are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer when you want to ...