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... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network...
... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network...
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... 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... 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... 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... 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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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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... resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can 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. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your...
... resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can 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. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ... 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 Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ... 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 Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's ... pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64...
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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's ... pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64...
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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 (... most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft®...
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 (... most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft®...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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... page 36. HINT: Add a shortcut to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate...
... page 36. HINT: Add a shortcut to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate...
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...Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you want to print at home. For Windows XP Click 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 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting ...
...Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you want to print at home. For Windows XP Click 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 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Setting ...
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... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. Once you are connected to your computer. To share your printer...
... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. Once you are connected to your computer. To share your printer...
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... 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 operating system • Connect or...
... 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 operating system • Connect or...
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...Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that the Drivers...with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may ...
...Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that the Drivers...with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may ...
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... system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and... Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on 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 perform the tasks mentioned in with...
... system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and... Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on 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 perform the tasks mentioned in with...
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...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. HINT: The drivers for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components ...
...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. HINT: The drivers for the device to restart the computer. 4 When you are... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components ...
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...→ My Computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. 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 location to eliminate the possibility that came ...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. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer.
...→ My Computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. 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 location to eliminate the possibility that came ...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. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer.
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...start your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings... possible causes. Write down with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode, you restart your computer. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops...
...start your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings... possible causes. Write down with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode, you restart your computer. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops...
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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 ...