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... 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 Sharing Printers on a Network...
... 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 Sharing Printers on a Network...
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... Reinstalling 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®...
... Reinstalling 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®...
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...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
...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 With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
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...® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply 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...
...® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply 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...
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... pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars,.... 2 Point to the USB port. 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. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the...
... pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars,.... 2 Point to the USB port. 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. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the...
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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 a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices ...(Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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 to perform different sets of functions: ...
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 a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices ...(Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 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 to perform different sets of functions: ...
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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 . For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
... 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 . For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... more computers to print at home. 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 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer... that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...
... more computers to print at home. 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 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer... that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...
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... your computer. For instructions on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your computer is also called a network printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection...
... your computer. For instructions on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your computer is also called a network printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection...
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..., click 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 operating system • Connect...
..., click 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 operating system • Connect...
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... driver is not listed, then 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 Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your system window...
... driver is not listed, then 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 Owner screen appears, click Next. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your system window...
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...page 265) to return your computer after you installed the new 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 Continue. 4 Scroll down ...the tasks mentioned in with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...
...page 265) to return your computer after you installed the new 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 Continue. 4 Scroll down ...the tasks mentioned in with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties...
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..., follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
..., follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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...R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - 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 that came with your ...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell...
...R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - 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 that came with your ...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell...
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...frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the corners of the display to ensure that power is off and ...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down with active programs will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on ....
...frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the corners of the display to ensure that power is off and ...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down with active programs will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on ....
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... 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 application that is not responding, and then click End Task... any way other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
... 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 application that is not responding, and then click End Task... any way other programs. Ending an Application When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer.
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... can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can...LED effects through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for the system and installed drivers. This information can be saved to profiles to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory,...
... can manually tune these options to these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as technical support scenarios. These settings can...LED effects through this interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to a file for the system and installed drivers. This information can be saved to profiles to view version information for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory,...
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...Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows... your computer and then search for that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click..."Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support...
...Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows... your computer and then search for that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click..."Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support...
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... the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to enable S/PDIF Interface. 4 Click Close→...
... the arrows beside the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the Volume icon in the taskbar. 2 From the Volume Control window, click Options→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to enable S/PDIF Interface. 4 Click Close→...