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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 With...
... 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 With...
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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 (... Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the...
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 (... Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the...
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... from other sources, your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ 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. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O ...the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Click Start→...
... from other sources, your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ 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. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O ...the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Click Start→...
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... Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how... wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that...
... Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how... wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that...
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... you have set the display configuration. Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital... Audio Through the Media Software" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and...
... you have set the display configuration. Connecting Your Computer to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital... Audio Through the Media Software" on page 226. 12 If you are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and...
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... display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in... your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer...
... display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in... your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer...
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... you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with...you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the computer. Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Restoring Your Operating System ...
... you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with...you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the computer. Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Restoring Your Operating System ...
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Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ...
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Describes the test and...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Displays your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the ...
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... is not available from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for your computing environment. Click to access drivers and downloads for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access: • Self Help - Click to support.dell.com and download the software. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when...
... is not available from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for your computing environment. Click to access drivers and downloads for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access: • Self Help - Click to support.dell.com and download the software. The icon in the taskbar functions differently when...
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See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • ... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294...
See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • ... MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294...
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...video image because of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. antivirus software - ASF - battery operating time - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational... systems to put a computer in to be used for video-related tasks. An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A program designed to a management console...time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer. A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface -
...video image because of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. antivirus software - ASF - battery operating time - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational... systems to put a computer in to be used for video-related tasks. An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A program designed to a management console...time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer. A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface -
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...a network that allows the operating system to as an extension of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital displays. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. A technology that stores information in integrated circuits ...computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to bypass the processor. domain - dynamic random-access memory - Software that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for digital transmission between RAM and a device to the resources. DVD...
...a network that allows the operating system to as an extension of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for digital displays. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. A technology that stores information in integrated circuits ...computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to bypass the processor. domain - dynamic random-access memory - Software that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures for digital transmission between RAM and a device to the resources. DVD...
Setup Guide
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Windows 7 1. If you have other software problems - • Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or ... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --...
Windows 7 1. If you have other software problems - • Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or ... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --...
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...; Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer and try again. 44 See the Dell Technology Guide to test appears in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 60). 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive...
...; Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If your computer and try again. 44 See the Dell Technology Guide to test appears in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 60). 1. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive...
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... Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation... reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation... reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, ...maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail find safety best practices information for your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. the Dell...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, ...maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail find safety best practices information for your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. the Dell...