Dell Technology Guide
Page 6
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 7
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 12
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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 16
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 29
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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 48
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ... current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen.
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ... current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 49
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of...
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 64
...press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB ...moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the ...
...press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB ...moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 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 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 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on...
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 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 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 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 71 See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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 71 See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 72
... options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to change the settings. 3 Select...
... options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to change the settings. 3 Select...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 73
... locations, you want to 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...
... locations, you want to 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 74
... than one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Sharing Printers on the network, you must first add a network service to your computer. To share your printer on a network, you can add your printer...
... than one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Sharing Printers on the network, you must first add a network service to your computer. To share your printer on a network, you can add your printer...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 75
...In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to interface with the printer. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, ...• Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer.
...In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to interface with the printer. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, ...• Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 76
...came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. A message appears, stating that are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by ...your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your...
...came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. A message appears, stating that are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by ...your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 79
...(see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may ...need to the device name, you installed the new 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...
...(see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may ...need to the device name, you installed the new 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 80
... media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the... Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
... media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for the device to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the... Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 81
... of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 location...
... of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 location...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 107
... are started. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed.
... are started. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 124
... not completely remove it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding...
... not completely remove it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding...