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... 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 Sharing Printers on a Network...
... 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 Sharing Printers on a Network...
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... 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... 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 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... 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... 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 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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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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... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
... options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find...
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... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change... any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ...
... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change... any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the ...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window ... 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window ... 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of...
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.... Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer....off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64...
.... Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer....off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64...
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... integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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 numbers grouped together ..." on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have ...
... integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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 numbers grouped together ..." on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have ...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
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For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list of selections you...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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided ...
For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list of selections you...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 Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided ...
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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 computer. EXAMPLE: You ... or more printers to your printer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Setting up Printers You can install both locations...
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 computer. EXAMPLE: You ... or more printers to your printer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Setting up Printers You can install both locations...
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... that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. A checkmark appears above...
... that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. A checkmark appears above...
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... and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If it to interface with the printer. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your media drive...directory to 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 • Reinstall your ...
... and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If it to interface with the printer. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your media drive...directory to 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 • Reinstall your ...
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... these components in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware may not be displayed. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer... are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System...
... these components in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for hardware that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware may not be displayed. HINT: The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer... are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System...
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... on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you may need to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore..." on page 265) to return your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2...
... on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you may need to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore..." on page 265) to return your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2...
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... by your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the...
... by your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to reinstall and follow the instructions on the Drivers and Utilities media. HINT: The drivers for that device. 6 Click the driver that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. See the...
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..., or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to 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 Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility...
..., or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to 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 Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility...
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...start in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Only the basic ...
...start in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Only the basic ...
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You can also end (or close) the application by 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 ...
You can also end (or close) the application by 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 ...