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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®...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.... Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide...
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.... Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide...
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...Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes...photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select...and so on your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on . Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: ...
...Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes...photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select...and so on your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on . Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: ...
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... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. 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 printer. Printers-Settings...
... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. 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 printer. Printers-Settings...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows ... network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you...
Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows ... network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you...
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... Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. 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.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to ...
... Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. 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.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to ...
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.... 2 Insert the Operating System disc. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Depending on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive...
.... 2 Insert the Operating System disc. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. Depending on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive...
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...turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...8226; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ... Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ ...
...turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER ...8226; Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the ... Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ ...
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... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. If the link integrity light is occurring. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Power Lights for Desktop...
... Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. If the link integrity light is occurring. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Power Lights for Desktop...
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...(s): setting is USB. For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A ... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ...8226; Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
...(s): setting is USB. For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A ... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ...8226; Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
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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...dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your configuration. Finding Information 13 DSS is necessary for your product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not be available for your desktop... XP, click Start and click • How to your computer and operating Dell - Utility, and click Download Now. What Are You Looking For? DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your selections. computer. If To download Desktop ...
...dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your configuration. Finding Information 13 DSS is necessary for your product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not be available for your desktop... XP, click Start and click • How to your computer and operating Dell - Utility, and click Download Now. What Are You Looking For? DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your selections. computer. If To download Desktop ...
Owner's Manual
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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 computer. ... 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 system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.
... 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 computer. ... 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 system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.
Owner's Manual
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...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in... 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 - If the link integrity light is functioning. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95.
...instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in... 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 - If the link integrity light is functioning. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95.
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R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 187. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 15). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 187. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 15). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
Owner's Manual
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... on your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Troubleshooting Tools 95 If you installed the new driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right...
... on your computer to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Troubleshooting Tools 95 If you installed the new driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Type hardware troubleshooter 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 can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate...
.... 2 Type hardware troubleshooter 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 can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate...
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... to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of low disk space. These options restore your operating system problem. Data files ...include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on . NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. regardless of the screen. 2 Immediately...
... to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of low disk space. These options restore your operating system problem. Data files ...include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on . NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. regardless of the screen. 2 Immediately...
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...; Windows® System Restore" on page 98). Reinstalling Windows® XP or Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers. Troubleshooting Tools 103 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return ...drive. After you reinstall the operating system, 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 ...
...; Windows® System Restore" on page 98). Reinstalling Windows® XP or Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers. Troubleshooting Tools 103 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return ...drive. After you reinstall the operating system, 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 ...