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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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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display ... "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display ... "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. 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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... 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...
... 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...
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.... • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing .... 2 Point to the USB port. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 2 On...
.... • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing .... 2 Point to the USB port. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 2 On...
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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 numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most...
... 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 numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most...
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... available printers, and right-click the desired printer to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you can 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...
... available printers, and right-click the desired printer to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you can 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...
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...® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 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. Setting ...up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both...
...® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 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. Setting ...up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both...
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... to your computer. Once 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to a shared printer on...
... to your computer. Once 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to a shared printer on...
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..., click 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 • Reinstall your operating system • Connect...
..., click 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 • Reinstall your operating system • Connect...
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... If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 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. A message appears, stating that you installed... in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. HINT: The drivers that came installed ...
... If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 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. A message appears, stating that you installed... in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. HINT: The drivers that came installed ...
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...the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. ...
...the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. ...
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... with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer are installing the driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
... with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your computer are installing the driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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... your computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers...
... your computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you... are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers...
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... will reset when the power is turned back on. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the...Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds....
... will reset when the power is turned back on. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the...Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds....
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...way other than 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 application that is not responding, and then click End... programs. 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.
...way other than 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 application that is not responding, and then click End... programs. 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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... your computer. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to view version information for the system and installed drivers. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of the chassis ...Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this...
... your computer. These settings can be saved to profiles to be saved to view version information for the system and installed drivers. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of the chassis ...Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this...
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... how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation 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. ...Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows...
... how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation 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. ...Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows...
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... click the option for the DVD player for your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. Setting up...
... click the option for the DVD player for your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. Setting up...