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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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..., items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
..., items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
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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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
... 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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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... using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate...
... using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate...
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... grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft®.... Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device.
... grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft®.... Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device.
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
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... quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view 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 to the device itself. For more...
... quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view 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 to the device itself. For more...
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... printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
... printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
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... one that connection. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it were attached to your computer. Once you are connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless...
... one that connection. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it were attached to your computer. Once you are connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless...
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...install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, ... system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to step 2. If not,...
...install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, ... system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to step 2. If not,...
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... installed in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are automatically displayed in the My...
... installed in your system window. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are automatically displayed in the My...
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...next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you installed the new 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 ... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. •...
...next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you installed the new 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 ... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. •...
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... that you want to 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, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the prompts...
... that you want to 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, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the prompts...
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... disc and restart the computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • 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. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the...
... disc and restart the computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • 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. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the...
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... seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, ...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode ...
... seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, ...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode ...
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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 other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager ...
You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other than by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager ...