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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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... of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ...display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. 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...
... of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ...display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
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...8594; Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be ... 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 information. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar....
...8594; Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be ... 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 information. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar....
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...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... , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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...
...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... , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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...
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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. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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. See your computer. 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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... quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you can make changes to the device itself. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start...
... quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you can make changes to the device itself. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, ...
Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, ...
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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 A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the default.
... 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 A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the default.
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.... If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your Drivers and Utilities media. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your media drive directory... 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 ...
.... If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your Drivers and Utilities media. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your media drive directory... 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 ...
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... restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in 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 A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. 5 When the Welcome Dell...
... restart your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that came installed in 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 A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. 5 When the Welcome Dell...
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... 4 Scroll down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you may ... with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a...
... 4 Scroll down the list to reinstall or update the driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you may ... with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a...
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... for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your system window...
... for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. See the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to your system window...
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...not work correctly. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and 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...BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - If you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the procedures ...
...not work correctly. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and 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...BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - If you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the procedures ...
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...limited state. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start...143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. This will help you have shut down your computer. Also, you may want ... a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message.
...limited state. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start...143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. This will help you have shut down your computer. Also, you may want ... a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message.
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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 ...
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 ...