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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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... display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your... Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows ...
... display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your... Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows ...
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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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...Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by 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...• The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a ...
...Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by 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...• The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a ...
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...the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79... • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor...
...the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79... • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor...
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...Start menu. EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to the device itself. For more information, see ...(such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to change the settings. 3 Select ...
...Start menu. EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to the device itself. For more information, see ...(such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers The model of printer you have will determine the type of available printers, and right-click the desired printer to change the settings. 3 Select ...
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...® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 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. Setting ... Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home.
...® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 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. Setting ... Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home.
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...-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to that receives input from more than one that connection...
...-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to that receives input from more than one that connection...
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... to use 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 •...
... to use 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 •...
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... When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If those drivers are used by ... hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If you want...
... When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If those drivers are used by ... hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. If you want...
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... any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in this section. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives...
... any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your media drive. HINT: You must be logged in this section. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives...
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... Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you want to your system window. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click...
... Utilities media, go to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are installing the driver (for which you want to your system window. If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click...
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... 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 that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows...
... 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 that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows...
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... will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops...your computer. Also, you may be displayed after you are started. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (...
... will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops...your computer. Also, you may be displayed after you are started. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (...
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...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. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add... or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other than 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 ...
...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. You can also end (or close) the application by using the Add... or Remove Programs utility, you may accidentally delete drivers needed by other than 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 ...
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...of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can be... launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can manually tune these ...
...of the chassis LEDs. LED Control Through the LED Control section, you to view version information for the system and installed drivers. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to tailor and customize their system's performance. Advanced users can be... launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can manually tune these ...
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Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE ...wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search 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 ...
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. FOR MORE ...wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search 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 ...
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... then click the Back button again to return 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→...
... then click the Back button again to return 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→...