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... Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP...
... Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP...
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... E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up...
... E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up...
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... Drivers and Utilities media. If it 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. NOTE: In...
... Drivers and Utilities media. If it 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. NOTE: In...
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...Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. 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 If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your ...the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. A message appears,...
...Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. 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 If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your ...the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. A message appears,...
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... 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 the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. HINT: The... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. 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...
... 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 the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. HINT: The... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. 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...
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...push firmly until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page...; Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut down. 2 Straighten a...
...push firmly until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page...; Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is shut down. 2 Straighten a...
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... the installation disk. Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 1 In your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application.
... the installation disk. Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 1 In your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application.
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... bottom of water and mild soap. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 127 Managing Your Computer Performance The control panel provides the tools for CDs are also safe to the outer edge of the center hole. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also purchase commercial products that...
... bottom of water and mild soap. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 127 Managing Your Computer Performance The control panel provides the tools for CDs are also safe to the outer edge of the center hole. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also purchase commercial products that...
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You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and...
You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and...
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..." on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia 203 You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer ...to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player.
..." on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia 203 You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer ...to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player.
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Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media For Drives With Spindles and/or Trays 1 Press the eject button on the drive. 2 Place the media, label side ... the spindle, or place it on using these buttons see the documentation that came with your computer. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media Some computers may come equipped with media buttons for direct data transfer. 204 Multimedia
Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media For Drives With Spindles and/or Trays 1 Press the eject button on the drive. 2 Place the media, label side ... the spindle, or place it on using these buttons see the documentation that came with your computer. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media Some computers may come equipped with media buttons for direct data transfer. 204 Multimedia
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... that you will damage the drive. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. 1 Press the eject button to accomplish such as you follow all copyright laws when copying media. NOTE: Ensure that came with ...multimedia buttons, press the Play button. For Drives With a Slot drive opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for storing or copying data, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 2 Slide the disc,...
... that you will damage the drive. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs. 1 Press the eject button to accomplish such as you follow all copyright laws when copying media. NOTE: Ensure that came with ...multimedia buttons, press the Play button. For Drives With a Slot drive opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for storing or copying data, see the documentation shipped with your computer. 2 Slide the disc,...
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c When prompted, insert a blank disk into the drive. When you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to create audio DVDs with your .... HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a temporary folder on the website for the media software installed in your CD/DVD software. See the manufacturer's instructions on your source disk and copies the data to a disk only after you have Roxio software, see the Roxio...
c When prompted, insert a blank disk into the drive. When you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to create audio DVDs with your .... HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a temporary folder on the website for the media software installed in your CD/DVD software. See the manufacturer's instructions on your source disk and copies the data to a disk only after you have Roxio software, see the Roxio...
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... time you copy files to your selection of files to copy. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab... files that you download from the Internet or that works best for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from CDs to your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. If the storage capacity of the laptop media...
... time you copy files to your selection of files to copy. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your laptop media device, the Status column in the Sync tab... files that you download from the Internet or that works best for the first time, Media Player selects the sync method that you copied from CDs to your device manually, click Finish. Multimedia 209 To copy a licensed file, your device automatically, click Finish. If the storage capacity of the laptop media...
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... return to the main menu screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia You can perform one or more about using a digital camera with your computer, see the...
... return to the main menu screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia You can perform one or more about using a digital camera with your computer, see the...
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• Burning (creating) your own CDs and DVDs as well as copying music from CDs • Listening to radio stations • Searching and organizing your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Multimedia 213
• Burning (creating) your own CDs and DVDs as well as copying music from CDs • Listening to radio stations • Searching and organizing your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Multimedia 213
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... computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears... System NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears... System NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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... the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start... the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the...
... the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start... the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the...
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.... 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS -
.... 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a bootable CD or DVD. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS -
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... are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...
... are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...