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... 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...
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... 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...
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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...
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... 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...
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... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
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... the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. 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. Before you...
... the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. 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. Before you...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. 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...
... not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. 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...
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...; Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is integrated into 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...
...; Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is integrated into 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...
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See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
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... 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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click...
... 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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click...
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Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your printer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click ...
Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your printer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click ...
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... to your computer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your computer is also called a network printer. To share your default printer, right-click on page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the...
... to your computer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your computer is also called a network printer. To share your default printer, right-click on page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the...
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...double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Installing... a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. ...
...double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Installing... a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. ...
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..., see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular...
..., see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular...
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...174; Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the... driver. You may need to install drivers if you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the device name, you ...
...174; Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the... driver. You may need to install drivers if you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to the device name, you ...
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... to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that came with the device...
... to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that came with the device...
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... 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 - Drives and Media 81 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 to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed..., contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 5 Double-click the name...
... 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 - Drives and Media 81 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 to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed..., contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 5 Double-click the name...
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...Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later.... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will help you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
...Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later.... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will help you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
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You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed 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 ...
You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed 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 ...