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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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As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display ...Panel" on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images 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 Adjusting the Resolution of ...
As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display ...Panel" on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images 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 Adjusting the Resolution of ...
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... 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...
... 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...
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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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press... To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System ...
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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press... To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System ...
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See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have... those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. 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 keys to reinstall the...
See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have... those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. 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 keys to reinstall the...
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... type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, ...so on page 36. HINT: Add a shortcut to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . EXAMPLE: If you can ...
... type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, ...so on page 36. HINT: Add a shortcut to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . EXAMPLE: If you can ...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 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. If ... at both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 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. If ... at both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
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... to that receives input from more about connecting to your computer. 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 computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use...
... to that receives input from more about connecting to your computer. 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 computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use...
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... is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If it to interface with the printer. All devices require a driver program. If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating ... 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen.
... is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If it to interface with the printer. All devices require a driver program. If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating ... 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen.
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...program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you ... screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears...
...program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you ... screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears...
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... continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your media drive. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is...
... continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to the state that controls your media drive. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is...
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... you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to...
... you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to...
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...→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. If the drive is...
...→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. If the drive is...
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...Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. You may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state....a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you may want to remove and replace the ...
...Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. You may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state....a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you may want to remove and replace the ...
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...) the 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 click End... any way other 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.
...) the 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 click End... any way other 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.
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...tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed ...when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA...
...tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can customize the color and intensity of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. These settings can be saved to be recalled at a later time. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the installed ...when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for the system and installed drivers. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA...
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...has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card 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 the user documentation for your computer, see... "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device ...
...has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card 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 the user documentation for your computer, see... "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device ...
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...: The CL headphone feature is available only if 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 select the most suitable option. Multimedia...
...: The CL headphone feature is available only if 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 select the most suitable option. Multimedia...