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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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... operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting ... current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays
... operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting ... current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays
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... 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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
... 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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
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... USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Using... a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar ...
... USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Using... a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar ...
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... keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You 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 numbers grouped together like those on an adding...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For ...
... keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You 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 numbers grouped together like those on an adding...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For ...
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...Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ ...onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer...current settings and make . • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this...
...Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ ...onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer...current settings and make . • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this...
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... at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 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...
... at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 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...
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... printer on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. A shared printer is one that connection. Once...
... printer on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. A shared printer is one that connection. Once...
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You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 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 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 ...
You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 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 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 ...
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... operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your system window. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that the...
... operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your system window. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that the...
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...(a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the 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 to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is a program that existed...
...(a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the 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 to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is a program that existed...
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..., Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your first time to use the...
..., Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your first time to use the...
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... section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and...
... section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and...
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...messages that may be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Also, you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. The error reporting ... down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start...
...messages that may be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Also, you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. The error reporting ... down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start...
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... 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. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically. You... than 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...
... 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. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically. You... than 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...
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View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the ... these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ...
View System Information This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the ... these options to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ...
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Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that you received when you want ...) Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type ...of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows...
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that you received when you want ...) Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type ...of wireless network card installed in your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows...
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... the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. 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 enable S/PDIF Interface. 4 Click Close→...
... the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. 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 enable S/PDIF Interface. 4 Click Close→...