Owner's Manual
Page 2
... computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, TravelLite, and Strike Zone are registered trademarks; Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are not applicable. Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either potential damage...Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Notes, Notices, and Cautions ...
... computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, TravelLite, and Strike Zone are registered trademarks; Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are not applicable. Information in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either potential damage...Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Notes, Notices, and Cautions ...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 ...
... 35 Standby Mode 35 Hibernate Mode 36 Power Options Properties 37 Power Management Options in Windows Vista . . . . 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... not start up 66 The computer stops responding 67 A program stops responding 67 A program crashes repeatedly 67 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network...
... not start up 66 The computer stops responding 67 A program stops responding 67 A program crashes repeatedly 67 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 Using...
... Hard Drive 86 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 87 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 87 Drivers 89 What Is a Driver 89 Identifying Drivers 90 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 90 Restoring Your Operating System 93 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 94 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 95 Using...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting ...support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the...
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting ...support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
Owner's Manual
Page 25
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 ... page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. → Network→ Add a printer to 5 Install the...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. In Windows Vista™, click the Start start the Add Printer Wizard. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 ... page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: In Windows® XP, click Start→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. → Network→ Add a printer to 5 Install the...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... the Picture If an error message notifies you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Open the Volume Control window. 2 Click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control column... the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
... the Picture If an error message notifies you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Open the Volume Control window. 2 Click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control column... the speakers are muted, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... or DVDs. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of the window. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce the resolution... setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit) and click OK. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and ...
... or DVDs. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of the window. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution: click and drag the bar reduce the resolution... setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit) and click OK. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
...; You cannot create audio DVDs with your DVD player, see the documentation provided with Roxio Creator Plus. • Music MP3 files can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed...
...; You cannot create audio DVDs with your DVD player, see the documentation provided with Roxio Creator Plus. • Music MP3 files can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
..., different options related to entering the mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: The procedures to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 Standby Mode Standby... mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and ...
..., different options related to entering the mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: The procedures to support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 Standby Mode Standby... mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category... by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you.
... Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category... by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you.
Owner's Manual
Page 37
... mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on the keyboard or click the mouse. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If your computer is a portable computer and... you want your computer may appear to time-out before the hard drive. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power ...
... mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on the keyboard or click the mouse. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If your computer is a portable computer and... you want your computer may appear to time-out before the hard drive. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power ...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
... you can set hibernate mode to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are not using it is on the Hibernate tab. Additional Information For more information on power... management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer uses when it . To program these functions, click an option from the displayed list. You can ...
... you can set hibernate mode to reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are not using it is on the Hibernate tab. Additional Information For more information on power... management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer uses when it . To program these functions, click an option from the displayed list. You can ...
Owner's Manual
Page 39
... this saves the data into a file and also puts the system into standby. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for the majority of... it entered standby mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may lose data. To exit from standby mode, press a key on ...
... this saves the data into a file and also puts the system into standby. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for the majority of... it entered standby mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may lose data. To exit from standby mode, press a key on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
... system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. For additional information, go to exit from hibernate mode, the ... can change or modify power settings. 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically. Windows Vista may take a short time to Help and Support and search for hibernate. When the computer exits from hibernate mode....
... system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. For additional information, go to exit from hibernate mode, the ... can change or modify power settings. 40 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically. Windows Vista may take a short time to Help and Support and search for hibernate. When the computer exits from hibernate mode....
Owner's Manual
Page 41
... The Advanced tab allows you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to still be saved. In the Power Options window, click Change Plan Settings to change settings such as: • Require a password on wakeup. • Choose what power buttons do not know...you can be responsive, with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible. Performance is disabled in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. To change . 2 Click Change Plan Settings from just below the plan name. 3 Click ...
... The Advanced tab allows you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to still be saved. In the Power Options window, click Change Plan Settings to change settings such as: • Require a password on wakeup. • Choose what power buttons do not know...you can be responsive, with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible. Performance is disabled in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. To change . 2 Click Change Plan Settings from just below the plan name. 3 Click ...
Owner's Manual
Page 45
...and press . 4 Press to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume. 5 Press to a RAID 1 Volume" on page 43). 2 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In... Windows Vista, click Start → Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45 Create a RAID...
...and press . 4 Press to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume. 5 Press to a RAID 1 Volume" on page 43). 2 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In... Windows Vista, click Start → Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 45 Create a RAID...
Owner's Manual
Page 46
... RAID volume into two non-RAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. 1 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In.... 3 On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next. 4 Highlight the RAID volume you want to delete in the Selected window, and then click Next. 7 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 9 ...
... RAID volume into two non-RAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. 1 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In.... 3 On the Delete RAID Volume Wizard screen, click Next. 4 Highlight the RAID volume you want to delete in the Selected window, and then click Next. 7 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 9 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 47
... click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on page 43). 2 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In... Windows Vista, click Start → Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 47 Creating a Spare...
... click Create RAID Volume From Existing Hard Drive to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on page 43). 2 Launch the Intel Storage Utility: • In Windows XP, click Start→ All Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console. • In... Windows Vista, click Start → Programs→ Intel®Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 47 Creating a Spare...