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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. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the... current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the... current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help...
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...the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The ... 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 ...
...the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The ... 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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...Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)... Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB...
...Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)... Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB...
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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: • Alphanumeric keys... for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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...
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: • Alphanumeric keys... for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. 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...
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...right-click the desired printer to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 ...Start menu. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→...
...right-click the desired printer to your printer on your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 ...Start menu. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→...
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...; 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you want to your printer. 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... to print at home. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you use at work and at both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer.
...; 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you want to your printer. 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... to print at home. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 If you use at work and at both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer.
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... as the default printer.To set a specific printer 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 A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your default printer, right-click on page 149...
... as the default printer.To set a specific printer 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 A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your default printer, right-click on page 149...
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...and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If it to interface with the printer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your...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 •...
...and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If it to interface with the printer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your...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 •...
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... Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for...
... Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. If a particular driver is not listed, then that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for...
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... Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install...to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to the device name, you installed the new driver. 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 ...
... Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Drives and Media 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you install...to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to the device name, you installed the new driver. 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 ...
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..., go to step 2. A message appears, stating that 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 the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the...
..., go to step 2. A message appears, stating that 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 the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the...
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... website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. See "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 driver software. 7 Click Browse...
... website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. See "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 driver software. 7 Click Browse...
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... for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. If an existing problem...can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data...associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at... to identify which Windows mode you may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later.... Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
... for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. If an existing problem...can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data...associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at... to identify which Windows mode you may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later.... Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support →...
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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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...when setting performance related parameters. The data can be saved to be saved to profiles to a file for the system and installed drivers. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. These settings can customize the color and intensity of a... change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this ...
...when setting performance related parameters. The data can be saved to be saved to profiles to a file for the system and installed drivers. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. These settings can customize the color and intensity of a... change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. View System Information This section of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized LED effects through this ...
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... computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation 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... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the ...
... computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation 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... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the ...
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... click the option for the DVD player for your computer has a DVD drive. 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→...
... click the option for the DVD player for your computer has a DVD drive. 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→...