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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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Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
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As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you ...
As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you ...
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..., both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista...® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
..., both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista...® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
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... by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 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 pointing device. •... 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.
... by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. 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 pointing device. •... 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.
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Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. 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 ... 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 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® ...
Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. 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 ... 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 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® ...
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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 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.
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HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your current settings and make changes to the device itself. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For ...to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab 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...
HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your current settings and make changes to the device itself. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For ...to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab 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...
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Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to print at home. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 ...
Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to print at home. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 ...
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... your default printer, right-click 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 as if it were attached to your computer. A shared printer is one that connection. Once...
... your default printer, right-click 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 as if it were attached to your computer. A shared printer is one that connection. Once...
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NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. 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 install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If...
NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. 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 install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If...
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... the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities ... A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your...
... the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities ... A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your...
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...or install a new device. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the...174; Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265)...
...or install a new device. If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the...174; Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Drives and Media 79 Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265)...
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... in your computer. A message appears, stating that the Drivers and Utilities media is your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in your... installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen...
... in your computer. A message appears, stating that the Drivers and Utilities media is your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in your... installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen...
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...→ My Computer. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drives and Media 81 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 - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert...
...→ My Computer. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drives and Media 81 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 - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert...
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...Windows are using. Write down your computer in Safe Mode if you are started. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you start your computer...will reset when the power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to .... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
...Windows are using. Write down your computer in Safe Mode if you are started. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you start your computer...will reset when the power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to .... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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... from your computer. By deleting a program from your computer any way 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...
... from your computer. By deleting a program from your computer any way 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...