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... Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit 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...
... Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit 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...
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... the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using...
... the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using...
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... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the...
... Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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... Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials...
... Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials...
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... display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display...
... display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display...
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.... Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will...
.... Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more information. 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. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap...
... INFORMATION: To learn more information. 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. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap...
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... need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to the device name, you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use...
... need to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to the device name, you may need to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on page 265) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use...
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...installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver...to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N ...
...installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver...to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N ...
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... expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to wired broadband like cable and DSL. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the IEEE...
... expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to wired broadband like cable and DSL. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • The user's guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com • The user's guide available on the IEEE...
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... hotspot wireless service provider. For a public, nonsecure network, you should select the Public Place option. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. When you first connect to a wireless network, your software. If you...
... hotspot wireless service provider. For a public, nonsecure network, you should select the Public Place option. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. When you first connect to a wireless network, your software. If you...
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... the section that came from frame to change your Internet Service Provider. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the settings for your TCP/IP, see Windows Help and Support for the TCP/IP. Accessing the Internet 187 You may need to frame. Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings The Internet uses certain communications protocols to share information...
... the section that came from frame to change your Internet Service Provider. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the settings for your TCP/IP, see Windows Help and Support for the TCP/IP. Accessing the Internet 187 You may need to frame. Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings The Internet uses certain communications protocols to share information...
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... Display Properties menu) to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see : • "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the video card. To ensure that you adjust the display settings for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the TV. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 Connecting...
... Display Properties menu) to work with S/PDIF digital audio (see : • "Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the video card. To ensure that you adjust the display settings for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the TV. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 Connecting...
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... an extension of viewable work space. 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer. 2 Access the Display Properties window through the Control Panel. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. To Disable Dual-Independent Display Mode 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. Recheck your selection. NOTE: If you will appear grayed out and you choose a resolution or color palette that is...
... an extension of viewable work space. 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer. 2 Access the Display Properties window through the Control Panel. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. To Disable Dual-Independent Display Mode 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. Recheck your selection. NOTE: If you will appear grayed out and you choose a resolution or color palette that is...
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... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support...
... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support...
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Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help from the TV and computer. You can find help information. Connecting Your...
Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help from the TV and computer. You can find help information. Connecting Your...
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... in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page...
... in BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page...
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... Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS...
... Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that your computer). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 295 CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - If necessary, install additional memory (see the documentation shipped with your computer is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 281). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS...
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... for Color quality and Screen resolution. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to check for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See "Power Lights...
... for Color quality and Screen resolution. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to check for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See "Power Lights...