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... or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67... 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...
... or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67... 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...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Dell Technology Guide
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...or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see ...the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items...
...or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see ...the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items...
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... electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings...
... electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings...
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...wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device ...Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you...
...wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device ...Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you...
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...port(s): setting is USB. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP 1 Click Start ...→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance...
...port(s): setting is USB. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP 1 Click Start ...→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance...
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...S E T T I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Verify that the system setup... N T R O L - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect...
...S E T T I V E R - See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Verify that the system setup... N T R O L - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect...
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... device you save the changes and exit the system setup program. and right-arrow keys to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that may be installed in the list. 1 Enter the system...
... device you save the changes and exit the system setup program. and right-arrow keys to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that may be installed in the list. 1 Enter the system...
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... and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the operating system logo...the device from which you want to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate...= Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
... and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the operating system logo...the device from which you want to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. The computer boots to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate...= Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.
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Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. The USB standard uses A and B connectors to avoid confusion: • Connectors A head upstream toward the computer. • Connectors B head downstream and connect to your computer. Ports USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps in case of USB 2.0. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
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IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
IEEE 1394 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. . Pin Signal 1 TPB- 2 TPB+ 3 TPA- 4 TPA+ 314 Ports While the USB 2.0 technology supports speed only upto 480 Mbps, the IEEE 1394b supports speed upto 800 Mbps. IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping.
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... drives and optical drives. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage. eSATA is hot pluggable.
... drives and optical drives. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage. eSATA is hot pluggable.
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.... F Fahrenheit - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of your Dell™ computer. extended capabilities port - A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in some computers, expanding...slot - ExpressCard - Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC Card slot when installed. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Also see Service Tag. extended PC Card - A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on...
.... F Fahrenheit - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of your Dell™ computer. extended capabilities port - A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in some computers, expanding...slot - ExpressCard - Modems and network adapters are common types of the PC Card slot when installed. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Also see Service Tag. extended PC Card - A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on...
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...that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. A backup power source used in to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather..., printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. UPS - Pairs of a laptop computer to video. USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. A video standard for a few minutes to enable you ...
...that provides the video capabilities-in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of the computer. A backup power source used in to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather..., printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. UPS - Pairs of a laptop computer to video. USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. A video standard for a few minutes to enable you ...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 7
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 7
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...You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. You will require the following..., while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on. 2. Click Start → Programs→...
...You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. You will require the following..., while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is turned on. 2. Click Start → Programs→...
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...USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio XPS... Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 15 Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com...
...USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem and to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Studio XPS... Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 15 Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com...
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Connects to USB 3.0-compliant devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 19 Connects to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 8 Optical drive eject button - Covers the FlexBay slots. 7 ... on a media card. 2 Optical drive - Can support an additional optical drive. 4 USB 3.0 connector (optional) - Used to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as external hard drives. Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. 5 FlexBay slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 6 FlexBay panel - 1 Media Card Reader -
Connects to USB 3.0-compliant devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 19 Connects to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 8 Optical drive eject button - Covers the FlexBay slots. 7 ... on a media card. 2 Optical drive - Can support an additional optical drive. 4 USB 3.0 connector (optional) - Used to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as external hard drives. Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. 5 FlexBay slot - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 6 FlexBay panel - 1 Media Card Reader -
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...speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on or off the computer while the harddrive activity light is blinking. 3 Power button - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To connect... indicates the power state. A blinking white light indicates hard‑drive activity. Connects to a microphone for voice or to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 2 Hard-drive activity light -
...speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on or off the computer while the harddrive activity light is blinking. 3 Power button - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTE: To connect... indicates the power state. A blinking white light indicates hard‑drive activity. Connects to a microphone for voice or to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 2 Hard-drive activity light -
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Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the security cable slot on all computers. 23 Provide access to the power cable. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to your computer. 5 Power supply light - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits ...
Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the security cable slot on all computers. 23 Provide access to the power cable. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 4 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to your computer. 5 Power supply light - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits ...