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... Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of 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...
... Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of 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...
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... Shadow 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 Drive...
... Shadow 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 Drive...
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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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Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such...
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... 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. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As...
... 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. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As...
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... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution...
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... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device ... use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the...
... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device ... use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the...
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... labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 ...
... labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is 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 ...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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... will determine the type of available printers, and 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. •...
... will determine the type of available printers, and 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. •...
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... printer. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
... printer. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
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... share your computer. For instructions 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. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your...
... share your computer. For instructions 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. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to your...
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... you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. You may ...
... you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your computer. You may ...
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... down all programs, and restart your system window. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
... down all programs, and restart your system window. A message appears, stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
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... Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in this ...section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that controls your computer after you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 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...
... Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your computer to perform the tasks mentioned in this ...section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that controls your computer after you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 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...
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...4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. If not..., go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program...
...4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is detecting hardware in your computer. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 2. If not..., go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program...
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.... CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 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 computers. Click Start→ My Computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
.... CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - 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 computers. Click Start→ My Computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the...
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...corners of the display to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer in a limited state. The words "...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds...
...corners of the display to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer in a limited state. The words "...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds...
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... from your computer. By deleting a program 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...
... from your computer. By deleting a program 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...