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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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...back to offer the best performance with your display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card ..., 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. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current ...
...back to offer the best performance with your display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card ..., 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. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current ...
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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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of...
... 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® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of...
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... the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting... the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer.
... the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting... the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer.
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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 ...Problem" 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 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 ...Problem" 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 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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..., use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired...
..., use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired...
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... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print...
... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print...
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... than one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to that receives input from more about connecting to a shared printer on page...
... than one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to that receives input from more about connecting to a shared printer on page...
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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 your ...operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your...
... 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 install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your...
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... hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If those drivers are used by your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed...
... hardware may not be displayed. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If those drivers are used by your computer. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed...
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...174; System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has... • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your media drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
...174; System Restore" on the device icon. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has... • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your media drive. 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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.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came...
.... 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came...
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...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. If you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver... 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 - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers.
...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. If you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver... 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 - 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers.
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... an error message is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE...
... an error message is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE...
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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 ...