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... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74...
... 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 Setting the Default Printer 74...
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... a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99...
... a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99...
Dell Technology Guide
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... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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.
... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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.
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...Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. ...make changes to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers EXAMPLE: If you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the ...desired printer to select your Start menu. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options...
...Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. ...make changes to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers EXAMPLE: If you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the ...desired printer to select your Start menu. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options...
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...8594; Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click 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 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to...
...8594; Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click 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 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to...
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...for that name on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the ...Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support...
...for that name on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the ...Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support...
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... hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or...
... hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or...
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... options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to correct a problem with your computer. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and...
... options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see "Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver" on page 79). Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to correct a problem with your computer. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and...
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... • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R ... P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories...COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. Windows XP...
... • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R ... P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are not using to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories...COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. Windows XP...
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... your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 280. Ensure that the...
... your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 280. Ensure that the...
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...with another device, such as needed. Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ... the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - ...
...with another device, such as needed. Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ... the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that you begin . NOTE: The Dell Drivers... troubleshooting steps. See your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and click Next to review your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
...Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that you begin . NOTE: The Dell Drivers... troubleshooting steps. See your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and click Next to review your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may appear. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and...Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 57 If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the...
... if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may appear. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and...Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 57 If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the...
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...driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If not, go to step 2. If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop...the problem, reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to step 5. 58 ...
...driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If not, go to step 2. If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop...the problem, reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to step 5. 58 ...
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...state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software... or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System...
...state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software... or files added since you received your hard drive to Windows XP. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Enabling System...
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V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
Service Manual
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...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the.... • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on...
...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the.... • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on...
Service Manual
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...S - Replace the network cable. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed .... REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER R ...computer, and then try using the mouse. Windows XP...
...S - Replace the network cable. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed .... REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER R ...computer, and then try using the mouse. Windows XP...
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...C K T H E S C A N N E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - R E I N S..., Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... connected to the scanner and the computer. Troubleshooting 29 See the printer documentation for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N...
...C K T H E S C A N N E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - R E I N S..., Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... connected to the scanner and the computer. Troubleshooting 29 See the printer documentation for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N...