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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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... 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. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear... larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and...
... 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. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear... larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and...
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... 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® 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...
... 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® 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...
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.... 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. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the ...
.... 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. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the ...
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You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 ... functions: • 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 around ...
You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 ... functions: • 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 around ...
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... either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use...window to view your current settings and make changes to your printer on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (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...
... either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For more information, see Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use...window to view your current settings and make changes to your printer on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (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...
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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: ... and add one or more computers to print at home. If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on...
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: ... and add one or more computers to print at home. If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on...
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... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can use most often as the default printer.To set...
... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can use most often as the default printer.To set...
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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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...program is detecting hardware in your system window. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all... displayed. If a particular driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click...
...program is detecting hardware in your system window. HINT: The drivers that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all... displayed. If a particular driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click...
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...system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after 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-...the tasks mentioned in this section. Drives and Media 79 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...
...system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after 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-...the tasks mentioned in this section. Drives and Media 79 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...
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...the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen... device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing 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...
...the computer. 4 When you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2. HINT: The drivers for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen... device for information about the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer are installing 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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... came with your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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...
... came with your computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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...
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...data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in...with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will help you may be displayed. Starting Your Computer in ...
...data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in...with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will help you may be displayed. Starting Your Computer in ...
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... any way 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... application by 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.
... any way 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... application by 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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... Profile Policies section allows you 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. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video... can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to view version information for the system and installed drivers.
... Profile Policies section allows you 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. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to be saved to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video... can customize the color and intensity of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to change made to view version information for the system and installed drivers.
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...dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card 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...computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" 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 Device Manager→ Network ...
...dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card 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...computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" 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 Device Manager→ Network ...
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...: The CL headphone feature is available only if 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 select the most suitable option. Multimedia...
...: The CL headphone feature is available only if 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 select the most suitable option. Multimedia...