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... computer. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how 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...
... computer. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how 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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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. 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
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... Start or → Help and Support. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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...
... Start or → Help and Support. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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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..."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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...learn more about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network...
..."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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...learn more about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network...
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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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See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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.
See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 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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..., you must first add a network service to your default printer, right-click on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. To share your printer on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Sharing Printers on page 149. A shared printer...
..., you must first add a network service to your default printer, right-click on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. To share your printer on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Sharing Printers on page 149. A shared printer...
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...setting up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. Setting up access. a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 DSL broadband ...8226; You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
...setting up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. Setting up access. a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 DSL broadband ...8226; You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
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... your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
... your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
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.... Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain...
.... Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain...
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...-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards 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 your card if you purchased it separately...
...-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards 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 your card if you purchased it separately...
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...networks in position for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Follow the instructions in a sleep...: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the...
...networks in position for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Follow the instructions in a sleep...: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the...
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... Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 HINT: You must be enabled to...
... Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 HINT: You must be enabled to...
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... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable...
... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable...
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... to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet A list of words you are many search engines to help refine...
... to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet A list of words you are many search engines to help refine...
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... control panel available through the Display Properties menu. Depending on page 246. Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. Connecting Your Computer to...
... control panel available through the Display Properties menu. Depending on page 246. Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. Connecting Your Computer to...
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... Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external... monitor, see Windows Help and Support. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot ...
... Advanced Button The Advanced button on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external... monitor, see Windows Help and Support. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot ...
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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. For example, to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for using the control panel features. This tab...
... 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. For example, to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for using the control panel features. This tab...
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...DELL..., or the battery or system board may be defective. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THIS...U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO... THE S YS T E M . 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL...
...DELL..., or the battery or system board may be defective. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THIS...U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO... THE S YS T E M . 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL...