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... Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your 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...
... Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown...
... 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 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown...
Dell Technology Guide
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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter...
... Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the...
..., and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. All devices require a driver program. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. If this is a program 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...
... use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. All devices require a driver program. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. If this is a program 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 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...
...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 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...
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... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives...
... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that came with your computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives...
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... the volume and press . Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. The default value is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE...
... the volume and press . Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to RAID-Enabled Mode" on the RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. The default value is displayed on page 265). and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media NOTE...
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... 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 Mode" on the new RAID volume. NOTE: 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 creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs...
... 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 Mode" on the new RAID volume. NOTE: 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 creating a partition on page 87). 2 Click Start→ Programs...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected...
...; Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner...
... 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 your computer, see the documentation that came with your current video card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner...
Dell Technology Guide
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... with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245...
... with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245...
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... video cable from a variety of the screen. For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help from the TV and computer. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
... video cable from a variety of the screen. For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help from the TV and computer. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings...
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... hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device...
... hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device...
Dell Technology Guide
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... begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Troubleshooting 295 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the...
... begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, then try using is supported by your computer, see the documentation shipped with your computer) to ensure that the cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Troubleshooting 295 IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see the...
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... and Play 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. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of memory that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. NVRAM - A type of pixels up and down. A drive that uses optical technology to read or...
... and Play 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. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of memory that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. NVRAM - A type of pixels up and down. A drive that uses optical technology to read or...
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... underline, change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
... underline, change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of...
Setup Guide
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... and troubleshooting instructions. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com for your taskbar. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your computer. Try moving the computer closer to manage Wireless LAN. • Interference may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your wireless router. 31 Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost • The wireless button may be blocking or interrupting your problem using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from Control Panel, to your wireless connections...
... and troubleshooting instructions. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com for your taskbar. You can also use Windows Wireless Network Connections, accessed from your computer. Try moving the computer closer to manage Wireless LAN. • Interference may have been unintentionally pressed, deactivating your wireless router. 31 Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost • The wireless button may be blocking or interrupting your problem using Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from Control Panel, to your wireless connections...
Setup Guide
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... 8 MB Studio XPS 1647 2 MB, 3 MB, or 4 MB External bus frequency Studio XPS 1640 800/1066 MHz Studio XPS 1645/1647 100 Mhz (1 GB/s) 62 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications This section...
... 8 MB Studio XPS 1647 2 MB, 3 MB, or 4 MB External bus frequency Studio XPS 1640 800/1066 MHz Studio XPS 1645/1647 100 Mhz (1 GB/s) 62 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Basic Specifications This section...