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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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... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
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..., items appear smaller on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support...
..., items appear smaller on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support...
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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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears...
... 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears...
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... with items on the taskbar. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the...
... with items on the taskbar. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the...
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... integrated into 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 (...
... integrated into 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 (...
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See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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HINT: Add a shortcut to select 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 ...
HINT: Add a shortcut to select 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 Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers...
... 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 Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers...
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... computer. To share your printer 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 were attached to your computer. Sharing Printers on page 149. For instructions on a network, you...
... computer. To share your printer 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 were attached to your computer. Sharing Printers on page 149. For instructions on a network, you...
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...program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer...appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. All devices require a driver program. If it to interface with the printer. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media,...
...program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer...appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to step 2. All devices require a driver program. If it to interface with the printer. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media,...
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..., shut down all programs, and restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall...
..., shut down all programs, and restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall...
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...the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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.... 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and ...
...the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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.... 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and ...
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... media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. The drivers used by your computer. A message appears, stating that 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 example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the...
... media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. The drivers used by your computer. A message appears, stating that 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 example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media See the...
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..., click the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer might not work correctly. 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 - See the user...
..., click the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer might not work correctly. 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 - See the user...
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...a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned...the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you restart your computer. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ...
...a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned...the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you restart your computer. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ...
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... it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by 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...
... it automatically. You can also end (or close) the application by 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...