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... computer. 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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions...
... computer. 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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 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 ...
Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 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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.... Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking... Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. The "Networking...
.... Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking... Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. The "Networking...
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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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
..., 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. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click...
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... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
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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. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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A shared printer is one 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 Default Printer. To share your printer on a Network A shared printer ...
A shared printer is one 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 Default Printer. To share your printer on a Network A shared printer ...
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...151. • Router - You can purchase your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates ...cable television line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. What You Need to Set up access. A router has multiple ports,...
...151. • Router - You can purchase your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates ...cable television line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. What You Need to Set up access. A router has multiple ports,...
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... computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
... computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your ... information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for related...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your ... information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for related...
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... on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet.
... on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet.
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..., Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is turned on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable... and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
..., Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is turned on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable... and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
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... firewall at the default status. The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to any or all the connection types available. •...
... firewall at the default status. The shields to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to any or all the connection types available. •...
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... also be used for tracking consumers to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. It can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up your antispyware program is...
... also be used for tracking consumers to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. It can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up your antispyware program is...
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... to choose from your list. To view a list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. A list...
... to choose from your list. To view a list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. A list...
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... Properties menu to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. HINT: If you are...
... Properties menu to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. HINT: If you are...
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...you to access a variety of additional control features to adjust the computer display. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties ... Properties window allows you can also click the Troubleshoot button to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an...
...you to access a variety of additional control features to adjust the computer display. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties ... Properties window allows you can also click the Troubleshoot button to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an...
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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. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer, the video control panel...
... 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. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer, the video control panel...
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... 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. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO...: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). See "System Setup" on page 337). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F1...
... 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. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO...: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). See "System Setup" on page 337). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F1...