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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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Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
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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. Before you decrease resolution, text and images ...
... 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. Before you decrease resolution, text and images ...
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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. Monitors and Displays 49
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49
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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. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch ... tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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. System Restore can be auto-detected...
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. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch ... tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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. System Restore can be auto-detected...
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... grouped together like 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 a Device Problem" on ...integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have...
... grouped together like 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 a Device Problem" on ...integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have...
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See your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
See your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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..., use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut 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, supported paper size, and...
..., use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut 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, supported paper size, and...
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... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add...
... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add...
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... one that connection. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your computer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you...
... one that connection. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your computer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you...
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...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...system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. Installing a...
...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...system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. Installing a...
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5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. HINT: The drivers that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device...
5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. HINT: The drivers that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device...
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... 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. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for... to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to the state that controls your computer after 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...
... 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. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for... to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to the state that controls your computer after 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...
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... screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for which 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 step 2. A message appears, stating that you want to Reinstall...
... screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for which 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 step 2. A message appears, stating that you want to Reinstall...
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...O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - 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. See the user documentation that came with your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 ...
...O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - 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. See the user documentation that came with your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 ...
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... to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and...may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. This will reset when the power is off and components will help you...
... to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and...may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. This will reset when the power is off and components will help you...
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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 ...