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... 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...
... 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...
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... Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source 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...
... Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source 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...
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What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless ... 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless ... 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
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... Video Files to 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...
... Video Files to 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...
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Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ... change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ... change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
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... to set 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
... to set 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
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... pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. 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 finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install ...the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. ...
... pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. 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 finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install ...the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. ...
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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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information ...integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • ...
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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information ...integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • ...
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See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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... to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
... to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
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.... 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting up Printers...
.... 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting up Printers...
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... your default printer, right-click on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on the printer icon, and select Set as if it as Default Printer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it...
... your default printer, right-click on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on the printer icon, and select Set as if it as Default Printer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it...
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... 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 or...
... 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 or...
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...and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are ..., exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new...
...and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are ..., exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new...
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... • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 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 ...to the state that controls your media drive. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator...
... • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 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 ...to the state that controls your media drive. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator...
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... 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 system window. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you...
... 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 system window. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to restart the computer. 4 When you...
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...of the device for which you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the ...• Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer...
...of the device for which you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the ...• Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer...
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... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option...start your computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on page 143. Press and hold the power...
... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option...start your computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on page 143. Press and hold the power...
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You can also end (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 ...
You can also end (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 ...