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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. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, ...
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. 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. 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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...-down menu. 5 Click Save. 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...
...-down menu. 5 Click Save. 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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... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking. ... and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information 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.
... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking. ... and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information 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.
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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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..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
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See your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
See your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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... printer icon, and select Set as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
... printer icon, and select Set as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
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... or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - a new line is not available at all locations. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is not required. Setting up a typical... your router for broadband access. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. What You Need to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is used to Set up access.
... or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - a new line is not available at all locations. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is not required. Setting up a typical... your router for broadband access. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. What You Need to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is used to Set up access.
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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. Actual steps may have Internet access through your ...
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. Actual steps may have Internet access through your ...
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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 ...list and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the instructions provided ...
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 ...list and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the instructions provided ...
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... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
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... Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless..., you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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...
... Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off . The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless..., you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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...
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... in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. Accessing the Internet 181 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. •...
... in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. Accessing the Internet 181 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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... advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can record every key you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti...
... advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can record every key you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti...
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... by pressing the key combination. Read the Help sections for information, make sure that your list. HINT: When searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for information...
... by pressing the key combination. Read the Help sections for information, make sure that your list. HINT: When searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for information...
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..., the best method for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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.
..., the best method for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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.
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... certain level. You may no longer be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Getting Help ...card installed in Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. 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 external ...
... certain level. You may no longer be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Getting Help ...card installed in Windows Help and Support. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. 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 external ...
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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. Connecting Your Computer to help information for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control...
... 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. Connecting Your Computer to help information for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control...
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...R E M O V E D . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT... incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter.
...R E M O V E D . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT... incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter.