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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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see...
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. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see...
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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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears...
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears...
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Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your ... more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse...
Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your ... more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse...
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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® Windows® ... ,< 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 keys to reinstall the...
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® Windows® ... ,< 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 keys to reinstall the...
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See your computer. 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
See your computer. 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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... you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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...
... you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to select your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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...
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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 printer. 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...
... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. 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...
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... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your computer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one...
... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers For instructions on page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your computer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one...
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...Utilities media and click Finish to interface with the printer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : ...printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. If not, proceed to step 2. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and...
...Utilities media and click Finish to interface with the printer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : ...printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. If not, proceed to step 2. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and...
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..., then that came installed in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For...
..., then that came installed in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. For...
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... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls...
... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls...
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... media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your computer are installing the...
... media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your computer are installing the...
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... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - 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. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
... THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - 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. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
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... hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write... power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be ...
... hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write... power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be ...
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... Task. 124 Managing Applications (Programs) You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding...
... Task. 124 Managing Applications (Programs) You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding...