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... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers...
... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers...
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... a Driver 80 Manually 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...
... a Driver 80 Manually 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...
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Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings.... 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 an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings.... 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.
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...; Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For...
...; Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For...
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... Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. 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...
... Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. 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...
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... the type of card, check the order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. • A wireless... network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for 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 wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start ...
... the type of card, check the order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. • A wireless... network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for 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 wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start ...
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...Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only... options. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell... Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: Windows Vista...Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell...
...Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only... options. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System...Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell... Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is enabled: Windows Vista...Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell...
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... system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed...
... system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem" on page 79. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that were installed...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting For additional safety best... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ... the following port(s): setting is USB. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting See the printer documentation for your computer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ...the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N -...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ... the following port(s): setting is USB. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting See the printer documentation for your computer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ...the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N -...
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... and Dell Factory Image Restore 100 Using the Operating System CD 103 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105 Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Removing the Computer Cover 107 Inside View of Your Computer 109 System Board Components 110 Inspiron 530 110 Inspiron...
... and Dell Factory Image Restore 100 Using the Operating System CD 103 4 Removing and Installing Parts 105 Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 106 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Removing the Computer Cover 107 Inside View of Your Computer 109 System Board Components 110 Inspiron 530 110 Inspiron...
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... • In Windows XP, click Start and click • How to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer and operating Dell - NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on the screen. Utility, and... click Download Now. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not be available for correct operation of your Dell 1 Go to personalize my desktop Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ...
... • In Windows XP, click Start and click • How to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer and operating Dell - NOTE: DSS may or may vary depending on the screen. Utility, and... click Download Now. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not be available for correct operation of your Dell 1 Go to personalize my desktop Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ...
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... Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the ...page 95 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating...
... Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the ...page 95 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating...
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...Drivers and Utilities" on page 185. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista... a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 95. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E ...
...Drivers and Utilities" on page 185. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista... a description of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 95. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E ...
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... Setup" on page 97. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 187. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Click...
... Setup" on page 97. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 187. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 15). Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Click...
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... installed the new driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers...
... installed the new driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers...
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... in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you previously... to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your hard drive as described in the search field...
... in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you previously... to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your hard drive as described in the search field...
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... digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer- If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on certain computers. If you received your computer. To see if ... appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of low disk space. Click the System Restore tab and ensure that ...
... digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer- If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on certain computers. If you received your computer. To see if ... appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of low disk space. Click the System Restore tab and ensure that ...
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... reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your operating system to do not reinstall Windows Vista unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After...Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is the first drive detected by the increased value ...
... reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your operating system to do not reinstall Windows Vista unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After...Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is the first drive detected by the increased value ...
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memory, 179, 182 physical, 186 power, 186 processor, 179, 182 video, 180, 183 standby mode, 40, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 90 support contacting Dell, 202 policy, 199 support website, 12 System ... to computer, 38-39 U USB booting to devices, 192 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback, 95 V volume adjusting, 81 W warranty information, 11 Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 54 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 97 Help and Support, 13 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...
memory, 179, 182 physical, 186 power, 186 processor, 179, 182 video, 180, 183 standby mode, 40, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 90 support contacting Dell, 202 policy, 199 support website, 12 System ... to computer, 38-39 U USB booting to devices, 192 Using Windows Device Driver Rollback, 95 V volume adjusting, 81 W warranty information, 11 Windows Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 54 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 97 Help and Support, 13 Program Compatibility Wizard, ...