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... Information 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...
... Information 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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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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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...
... tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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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... sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search 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→...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press .
... sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search 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→...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support 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. Windows® XP 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® XP 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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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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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... page 149. Once your computer is also called a network printer. Sharing Printers on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help...
... page 149. Once your computer is also called a network printer. Sharing Printers on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help...
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... guidelines for setting up access. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. ...videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL....
... guidelines for setting up access. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. ...videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL....
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... your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up a connection or network. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the Network From your computer to...
... your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up a connection or network. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the Network From your computer to...
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... about connecting your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. ...
... about connecting your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. ...
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... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
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... for use when your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. 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 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks...
... for use when your computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. 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 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks...
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... Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows Firewall to be applied...
... Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows Firewall to be applied...
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... your computer. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Malware is software that your computer. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to security risks. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your...
... your computer. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Malware is software that your computer. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to security risks. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your...
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Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. 1 Click... are searching for information. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet To view a list of related web pages is correct and that you can also...
Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. 1 Click... are searching for information. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet To view a list of related web pages is correct and that you can also...
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... Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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...
... Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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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... the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to increase the resolution above a certain level...the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...
... the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to increase the resolution above a certain level...the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...
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... card, the Nvidia Control Panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 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...
... card, the Nvidia Control Panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 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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...E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or...I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING! WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. System board failure may be defective. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC...
...E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or...I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING! WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. System board failure may be defective. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC...