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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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... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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...
... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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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... program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP ...the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...
... program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP ...the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...
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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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..., 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.
..., 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.
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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(s) through the Start button. See 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 computer. 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. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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.... For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. To share your computer is connected to a network, you must first...
.... For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. To share your computer is connected to a network, you must first...
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... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - A router has...
... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - A router has...
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... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you 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 computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or...
... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you 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 computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or...
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...you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. ...access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your ...
...you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. ...access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your ...
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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 accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
... 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 accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
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...The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in your computer is shipped to you, you can ... sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off , or in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. To scan for a wireless network, slide...
...The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in your computer is shipped to you, you can ... sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off , or in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. To scan for a wireless network, slide...
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... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. 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. •...
... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow exceptions. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. 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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... that your antispyware program is always up your computer. Several indicators point to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Some malware can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up to date. For example, you can record every key you...
... that your antispyware program is always up your computer. Several indicators point to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Some malware can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up to date. For example, you can record every key you...
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... words to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use a search engine to use it. 1 ...
... words to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use a search engine to use it. 1 ...
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... panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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. HINT: If you are...
... panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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. HINT: If you are...
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...the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of your computer. This action ...takes you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and...
...the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of your computer. This action ...takes you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and...
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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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...system board may have occurred. The battery may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE ...ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE ...
...system board may have occurred. The battery may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE ...ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE ...