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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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.... Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
.... Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK.
... 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK.
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...moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer ...you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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. Turning the Touch Pointer On ...
...moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer ...you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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. Turning the Touch Pointer On ...
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... on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain... most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device.
... on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain... most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device.
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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 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.
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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 HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink...
... 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 HINT: Add a shortcut to your printer on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink...
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Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
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... 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 Drivers FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once your default printer, right-click on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers...
... 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 Drivers FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once your default printer, right-click on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers...
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...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 • ... operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your computer. You may need to step 5....
...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 • ... operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. All devices require a driver program. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your computer. You may need to step 5....
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... detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 are automatically...
... detecting hardware in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 are automatically...
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... System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 ...
... System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 ...
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... Utilities Media 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. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→... Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The drivers for the device...
... Utilities Media 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. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→... Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media HINT: The drivers for the device...
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... the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device...
... the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 5 Double-click the name of the device...
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... does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Only the... basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press ...
... does not reappear when you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Only the... basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press ...
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... remove it automatically. By deleting a program from your computer any way 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...
... remove it automatically. By deleting a program from your computer any way 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...