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... computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
... computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
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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 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.
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...-down menu. 5 Click Save. 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...
...-down menu. 5 Click Save. 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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See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ ... 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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as...
See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ ... 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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as...
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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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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" 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...
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" 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...
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See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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 computer.
See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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 computer.
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... more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the 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. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows...
... more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the 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. Sharing Printers on installing a network service, see Windows...
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... is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network.... If you can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
... is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network.... If you can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
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... option for your router. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may vary based on the screen. Actual steps may have to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer...
... option for your router. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may vary based on the screen. Actual steps may have to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer...
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... that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel.... 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been...
... that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel.... 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been...
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... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call from your card...
... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call from your card...
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The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using... your computer is turned off , or in your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless...the computer is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, ...
The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using... your computer is turned off , or in your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless...the computer is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a Wireless Network On some computers, ...
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... the firewall at the default status. Accessing the Internet 181 Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides an additional choice...
... the firewall at the default status. Accessing the Internet 181 Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Setting Windows Firewall to On (recommended) provides an additional choice...
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... computer. Some malware can potentially harm your computer. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and malware can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to...
... computer. Some malware can potentially harm your computer. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and malware can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to...
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...pressing the key combination. A list of words you are many search engines to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine the search. There are searching for information, make sure that your search. 186 Accessing the ...a search engine to help refine your spelling is displayed below the search field. Each search engine may behave differently. This function can use specifically related words to search for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the Favorites menu and a drop...
...pressing the key combination. A list of words you are many search engines to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine the search. There are searching for information, make sure that your search. 186 Accessing the ...a search engine to help refine your spelling is displayed below the search field. Each search engine may behave differently. This function can use specifically related words to search for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the Favorites menu and a drop...
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... Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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...
... Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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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... much you can change the screen resolution. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick... text appear smaller on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be displayed at one...
... much you can change the screen resolution. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick... text appear smaller on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be displayed at one...
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... installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to help information for using...
... installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to help information for using...
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... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - 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 Z E D - For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary...
... YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - 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 Z E D - For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary...