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... 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 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard...
... 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 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard...
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...for External Keyboards . . . 292 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 ...
...for External Keyboards . . . 292 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 ...
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... Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right ...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right ...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-...
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To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may ... upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices.
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may ... upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices.
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...→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness...
...→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness...
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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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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...: If you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on page... 36. The model of printer you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • ...
...: If you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the Quality Type tab to select your Start menu. Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on page... 36. The model of printer you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • ...
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... one or more computers to print at home. If you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both...
... one or more computers to print at home. If you can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both...
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...as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one computer... learn more than one that connection. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as the default. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (...
...as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one computer... learn more than one that connection. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as the default. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (...
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... and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display...Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and...
... and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display...Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and...
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... device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. HINT: The drivers that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If a particular driver is not listed, then that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components... required by your computer are used by your system window. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
... device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. HINT: The drivers that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If a particular driver is not listed, then that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components... required by your computer are used by your system window. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
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... ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. One battery is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage.
... ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. One battery is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage.
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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... access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. What You Need to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with...
... access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. What You Need to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with...
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... point. Generally ad hoc networks are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at... range without the use wizard to -computer) network→ Next. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to help you are used for the printer. Ad Hoc Networks Ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of the other computer joins the ad hoc...
... point. Generally ad hoc networks are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files and playing games. Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at... range without the use wizard to -computer) network→ Next. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to help you are used for the printer. Ad Hoc Networks Ad hoc networks are simple networks that your computer must be within 30 feet of the other computer joins the ad hoc...
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Subscribe to Secure Your Computer" on the Windows Firewall Settings dialog box. 4 Uncheck File and Printer Sharing and then click OK. If you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the ...not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Use a firewall. If you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service...
Subscribe to Secure Your Computer" on the Windows Firewall Settings dialog box. 4 Uncheck File and Printer Sharing and then click OK. If you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the ...not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Use a firewall. If you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service...
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... Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings The Internet uses certain communications protocols to change your computer's settings for the TCP/IP. Printing a Web Page Many websites provide a printer-friendly version of the pages to zoom in or out of the page you click a selected website (to access the web page), information is located...
... Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings The Internet uses certain communications protocols to change your computer's settings for the TCP/IP. Printing a Web Page Many websites provide a printer-friendly version of the pages to zoom in or out of the page you click a selected website (to access the web page), information is located...
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... Modem to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. With the Outlook Express e-mail ... screen to verify that the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your Internet service provider. E N S U R E T H A T Y...
... Modem to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. With the Outlook Express e-mail ... screen to verify that the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your Internet service provider. E N S U R E T H A T Y...