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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.
... 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.
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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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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 ...
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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...(LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... 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. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149....
...(LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... 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. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149....
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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 moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those...
..., 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 moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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...)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on a network, you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can use it were attached to your computer. A checkmark appears above the icon of...
...)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on a network, you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can use it were attached to your computer. A checkmark appears above the icon of...
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... a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, ...to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - If ...
... a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, ...to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - If ...
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...'s Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may have to click an option for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...
...'s Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may have to click an option for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...
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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 your computer or look for related topics in ...: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Networks (LAN...
...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 your computer or look for related topics in ...: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Networks (LAN...
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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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...use when your computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless... Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off . 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 only...
...use when your computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless... Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off . 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 only...
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... Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
... Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
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... spyware. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and Malware Spyware is always up your computer.
... spyware. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and Malware Spyware is always up your computer.
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...it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. 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 need to find information (a... by pressing the key combination. A list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use a search engine to use specifically related words to help refine the search. 1 Click Favorites→ Organize Favorites. 2 Click Create Folder to create a new folder. 3 Highlight a ...
...it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. 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 need to find information (a... by pressing the key combination. A list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use a search engine to use specifically related words to help refine the search. 1 Click Favorites→ Organize Favorites. 2 Click Create Folder to create a new folder. 3 Highlight a ...
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... a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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 video card control...
... a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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 video card control...
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You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For example, the taskbar that supported by using ... track stick to adjust the computer display. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select...
You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For example, the taskbar that supported by using ... track stick to adjust the computer display. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select...
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... TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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... E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK... 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 - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS...
... E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK... 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 - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS...