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... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network...
... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network...
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... Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows®...
... Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows®...
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...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
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As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the best performance with your ... page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed.
As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the best performance with your ... page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed.
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... the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
... the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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... Pad) FOR MORE 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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when... On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually.
... Pad) FOR MORE 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. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when... On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually.
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... ,< F2>, , 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 a Device Problem" on page 79.
... ,< F2>, , 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 a Device Problem" on page 79.
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... and Shortcuts" on your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options ...: Use the tabs in this window to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
... and Shortcuts" on your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options ...: Use the tabs in this window to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers
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...; 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer. 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...
...; 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to your computer. 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...
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...)" on page 149. Once your computer. A shared printer is connected to your computer is also called a network printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and...
...)" on page 149. Once your computer. A shared printer is connected to your computer is also called a network printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and...
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...with the printer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to step ...2. All devices require a driver program. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If ...
...with the printer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to step ...2. All devices require a driver program. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If ...
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...in your system window. HINT: The drivers that are used by your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program,... all programs, and restart your computer. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities program is not listed, then that you want...
...in your system window. HINT: The drivers that are used by your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program,... all programs, and restart your computer. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities program is not listed, then that you want...
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... your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to...
... your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to...
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... follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. A message appears, stating 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 a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
... follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. A message appears, stating 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 a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
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... and Media 81 See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. 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 - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280...
... and Media 81 See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. 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 - CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280...
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...basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. ...reporting dialog box will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed after you have shut down the message. If... more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks...in a limited state. You may want to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page...
...basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. ...reporting dialog box will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed after you have shut down the message. If... more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks...in a limited state. You may want to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page...
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... 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 application that is not responding, and then click End Task... any way other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
... 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 application that is not responding, and then click End Task... any way other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
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... to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. View System Information... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data can customize the color and...
... to track the system's performance over time as well as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of compatible components inside your computer. View System Information... This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. You may cause system instability, reduced component operating life or permanent component damage. The data can customize the color and...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers... card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network...
Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers... card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network...
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Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. Multimedia 211 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio ...
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. Multimedia 211 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio ...