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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
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... Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing ... icon on the taskbar. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press...
... Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing ... icon on the taskbar. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press...
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...optimize your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating ...Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. The life of ...
...optimize your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating ...Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. The life of ...
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...and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. ... or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager ...
...and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. ... or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager ...
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... documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: ...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
... documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: ...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
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... the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). If the touch pad... and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307.
... the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). If the touch pad... and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307.
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... system setup program. NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by pressing the downarrow or up-arrow...
... system setup program. NOTE: To change its order in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular Bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by pressing the downarrow or up-arrow...
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...order is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn ... arrow keys to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence...
...order is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn ... arrow keys to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence...
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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. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 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. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
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. Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP- 3 USBP+ 4 GND Ports 313 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. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB gives you a single, standardized way to connect many devices to individual devices.
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IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. 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 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
IEEE 1394 is a serial data transfer protocol and supports hot swapping. 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 Port Like the USB, IEEE 1394 is preferred for high bandwidth applications such as connecting digital video cameras and external hard drives. .
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... entry servers. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable.
... entry servers. External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to storage. eSATA provides more performance than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is hot pluggable.
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... speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. ExpressCard - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - Examples include video, modem, and sound.... A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to as an extension of your Dell™ computer. Express Service Code service may not be available in computer and communications equipment. extended display ... and often improves performance. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. ECP -
... speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. ExpressCard - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. FBD - Federal Communications Commission - Examples include video, modem, and sound.... A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to as an extension of your Dell™ computer. Express Service Code service may not be available in computer and communications equipment. extended display ... and often improves performance. ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. ECP -
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... controller) 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 cable used in to 1600 x 1200. A plastic device designed to fit ...UPS - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. USB - unshielded twisted pair - UXGA - video. TPM - travel module - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. ultra extended graphics array - ...
... controller) 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 cable used in to 1600 x 1200. A plastic device designed to fit ...UPS - A UPS keeps a computer running for a low-speed device such as file and e-mail protection. USB - unshielded twisted pair - UXGA - video. TPM - travel module - USB devices can also be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. ultra extended graphics array - ...
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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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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media"...computer in an undesirable operating state. 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). Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 48. 14...
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media"...computer in an undesirable operating state. 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). Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 48. 14...
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... to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, 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...
... to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your original order, 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...
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...such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 19 1 Media Card Reader - Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. 5 FlexBay slot - Connects to eject the disc tray. 9 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 6 FlexBay panel - Press the marked portion on a media card. 2 Optical drive - Covers the ...music, and videos stored on the lower end of the button to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as external hard drives. Connects to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 8 Optical drive eject button -...
...such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 19 1 Media Card Reader - Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. 5 FlexBay slot - Connects to eject the disc tray. 9 USB 2.0 connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 6 FlexBay panel - Press the marked portion on a media card. 2 Optical drive - Covers the ...music, and videos stored on the lower end of the button to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as external hard drives. Connects to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 8 Optical drive eject button -...
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The light in or microphone connector - NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Connects to a microphone for voice or to ... light indicates hard‑drive activity. NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state. Connects to an audio cable for audio input. 21 Turns on page...
The light in or microphone connector - NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players. 2 Hard-drive activity light - Connects to a microphone for voice or to ... light indicates hard‑drive activity. NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (3) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state. Connects to an audio cable for audio input. 21 Turns on page...
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to your computer. 5 Power supply light - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the security cable slot on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. Provide access to the power cable. Indicates power ... - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Back panel connectors - Appearance of this connector may not be available on the power supply unit. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 4 Security cable slot -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to your computer. 5 Power supply light - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the security cable slot on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. Provide access to the power cable. Indicates power ... - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Back panel connectors - Appearance of this connector may not be available on the power supply unit. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 4 Security cable slot -