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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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®...
... 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®...
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...Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
...Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones ...211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
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Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you can change back to offer ..., text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...
Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you can change back to offer ..., text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...
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... HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
... HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
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... the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1... Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-...
... the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1... Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-...
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... may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad...
... may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad...
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... of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to the device itself. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . HINT: Add a shortcut to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
... of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to the device itself. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . HINT: Add a shortcut to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
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...; Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting... add one or more computers to print at home. If you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
...; Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting... add one or more computers to print at home. If you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
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... printer is one computer. To share your computer. Once you are connected to your printer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the network, you can add...
... printer is one computer. To share your computer. Once you are connected to your printer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the network, you can add...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your ... new hardware may not be displayed. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you...
... not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your ... new hardware may not be displayed. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you...
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... a [!]) on page 265) to return your media drive. 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 the device name, you installed the new driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you may need to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer...
... a [!]) on page 265) to return your media drive. 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 the device name, you installed the new driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you may need to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer...
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... to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for the device to step 2. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
... to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for the device to step 2. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
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Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer might not work correctly. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE ...the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart ...
Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer might not work correctly. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE ...the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart ...
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...If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. This will be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance... • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you are started. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you may be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the corners of the ...
...If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. This will be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance... • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you are started. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you may be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the corners of the ...
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... (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen, click the application that is not responding, and then click End Task... than by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
... (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen, click the application that is not responding, and then click End Task... than by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
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... launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed... drivers. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to a file for that component. These settings can be ...
... launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed... drivers. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to change made to a file for that component. These settings can be ...
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... the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks...
... the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks...
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... available only if your computer. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Multimedia 211 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to select the most suitable option. If...
... available only if your computer. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Multimedia 211 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to select the most suitable option. If...