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... 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...
... 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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... 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... 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... 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... 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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... 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® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...
... 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® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the...pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided ...HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
...; 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the...pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided ...HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
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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 computer. Adding a Printer ...; Printers. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and...
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 computer. Adding a Printer ...; Printers. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and...
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... "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26):... Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→...computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
... "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26):... Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→...computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
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...for the hard disk is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space.... regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...
...for the hard disk is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space.... regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System ...
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... return your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the...
... return your primary hard drive. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the...
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...documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it ... Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for information....solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE -...
...documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it ... Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for information....solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE -...
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...RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. Windows...XP...the network cable is functioning. See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 280. ..." on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
...RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. Windows...XP...the network cable is functioning. See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 280. ..." on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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...THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another ...
...THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another ...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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...Utilities. Utility, and click Download Now. save the driver to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computer. If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your desktop model. • How to use your Windows... to work with programs and files • In Windows XP, click Start and click • How to appropriate for your operating system and support for your configuration. The software automatically 5 Click Desktop System Software under detects your computer, you should also reinstall...
...Utilities. Utility, and click Download Now. save the driver to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computer. If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your desktop model. • How to use your Windows... to work with programs and files • In Windows XP, click Start and click • How to appropriate for your operating system and support for your configuration. The software automatically 5 Click Desktop System Software under detects your computer, you should also reinstall...
Owner's Manual
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... Up and Using Your Computer If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help... you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the...
... Up and Using Your Computer If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help... you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the...
Owner's Manual
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97. For a description of the computer and the network port or device.... See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 185. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems R U N T H ...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97. For a description of the computer and the network port or device.... See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 185. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the back of network lights, see "Controls and Lights" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems R U N T H ...
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See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 187. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 15). See "System Setup" on page 97...
See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 187. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 15). See "System Setup" on page 97...
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... device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you are an administrator on page 98) to return your administrator to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might...
... device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you are an administrator on page 98) to return your administrator to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might...
Owner's Manual
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... is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the previous section, do the following: 1 Click Start...
... is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the previous section, do the following: 1 Click Start...
Owner's Manual
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...computer again. 100 Troubleshooting Tools If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ... Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall ...
...computer again. 100 Troubleshooting Tools If possible, back up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is ... Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall ...
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... a problem with your computer, or whether 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 for reinstalling... Windows XP or Windows Vista. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 98). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up...
... a problem with your computer, or whether 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 for reinstalling... Windows XP or Windows Vista. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 98). NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up...