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... 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 on a Network...
... 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 on a Network...
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... 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 99 Windows®...
... 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 99 Windows®...
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...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
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... operating system. As you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ... Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays
... operating system. As you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ... Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays
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... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click... Apply 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...
... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click... Apply 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...
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... Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold ...USB pointing device if any of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer...
... Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold ...USB pointing device if any of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer...
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... the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System ...Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric ...
... the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System ...Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric ...
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... your current settings and make . • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your Start menu. The model of printer you want to print pictures from ...have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided...
... your current settings and make . • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your Start menu. The model of printer you want to print pictures from ...have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided...
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... at work and at both locations, you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. If you want to your computer. 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. ... up Printers 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 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
... at work and at both locations, you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. If you want to your computer. 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. ... up Printers 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 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
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... one computer. A shared printer is connected to your computer. To share your computer is also called a network printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your printer on page 149.
... one computer. A shared printer is connected to your computer. To share your computer is also called a network printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your printer on page 149.
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... You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your media drive... directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system •...
... You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your media drive... directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system •...
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... by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed...
... by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed...
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... to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to install drivers if you installed the new driver. You may need to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
... to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to install drivers if you installed the new driver. You may need to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
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...are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your system window. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not...driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click 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...
...are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your system window. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not...driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click 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...
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... media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337...
... media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337...
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... want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. You may want to ensure that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143.... about shutting down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is off and components will be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you start your computer.
... want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. You may want to ensure that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143.... about shutting down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is off and components will be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you start your computer.
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...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 screen, click the application that is not responding, and then .... Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically.
...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 screen, click the application that is not responding, and then .... Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically.
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... LEDs. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can manually tune these...to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate ...
... LEDs. Advanced users can be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to tailor and customize their system's performance. The data can manually tune these...to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate ...
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Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the...To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click...for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in 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...
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that you received when you ordered your computer, or use the...To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click...for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in 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...
Owner's Manual
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...click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating...administrator on page 96) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 93 Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...
...click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating...administrator on page 96) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 93 Windows Vista: 1 Click Start , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...