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... Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question...
... Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
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Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device ...
Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device ...
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... name of the program in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press .
... name of the program in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press .
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..., 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 must be installed.
..., 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 must be installed.
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..., 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 the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
..., 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 the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
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... from more about connecting to your computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you...
... from more about connecting to your computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you...
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...up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access ...8226; You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband ...
...up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access ...8226; You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband ...
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... based on the screen. Your router may have to click an option for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...
... based on the screen. Your router may have to click an option for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...
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..., which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required ... router. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary.
..., which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required ... router. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary.
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...; Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only...
...; Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only...
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..., or in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" ...on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless ...
..., or in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" ...on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless ...
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... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be enabled to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings...
... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be enabled to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings...
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... computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to date. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card...
... computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to date. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card...
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... (depending on the search engine). To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Most search engines have...
... (depending on the search engine). To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Most search engines have...
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... Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer display. Then select the tab for the video card vendor. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: You can also...
... Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer display. Then select the tab for the video card vendor. NOTE: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display device must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: You can also...
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...visible. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can change the screen ... additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. To view the rest of your computer. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings...
...visible. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You can change the screen ... additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. To view the rest of your computer. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings...
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... for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. When you enable your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV...
... for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. When you enable your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV...
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... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T... DISABLED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I ...
... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T... DISABLED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I ...