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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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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → 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.
... 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.
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...) You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 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. NOTE: Certain mice may need to... learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually.
...) You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 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. NOTE: Certain mice may need to... learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually.
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... keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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 You may have problems with the pointing device, check the...
... keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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 You may have problems with the pointing device, check the...
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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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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.
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... want 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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print...
... want 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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print...
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... computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on...
... computer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on...
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... as Default Printer. Sharing Printers 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 the default. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as...
... as Default Printer. Sharing Printers 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 the default. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as...
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...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 ...; Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. All devices require a driver program. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to interface with the...
...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 ...; Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. All devices require a driver program. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to interface with the...
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... installed in your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A ...message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer...
... installed in your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. A ...message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer...
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... Connect or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on your media drive. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after you may need to... mentioned in this section. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
... Connect or install a new device. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on your media drive. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after you may need to... mentioned in this section. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
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... Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers ...Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to your system window. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers...type of device for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. See the documentation that came with the ...
... Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers ...Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to your system window. HINT: The drivers for the device to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers...type of device for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. See the documentation that came with the ...
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... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Drives and Media 81 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 with your computer. See "Windows...Insert another CD, 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. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you...
... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Drives and Media 81 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 with your computer. See "Windows...Insert another CD, 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. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you...
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...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the...for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited ...
...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the...for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited ...
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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 ...