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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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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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...→ System Tools→ System Information. 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...
...→ System Tools→ System Information. 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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See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The ... available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic...
See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The ... available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic...
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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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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. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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. See your computer. 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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... and Drivers A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you...
... and Drivers A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you...
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.... a new line is used to provide the broadband service; See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem ...with your router for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer...
.... a new line is used to provide the broadband service; See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem ...with your router for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer...
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...: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network.
...: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network.
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... do not apply to set 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 network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network...desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the...
... do not apply to set 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 network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network...desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the...
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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 computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
... 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 computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
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... wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some...
... wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some...
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... keep a log of Don't allow for Windows Firewall to be applied 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. A check box that allow you to the left are green...
... keep a log of Don't allow for Windows Firewall to be applied 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. A check box that allow you to the left are green...
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... downloading files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti...
... downloading files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti...
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... for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for Information on the Internet If you need to...or combination of words you are many search engines to find information (a web page) on the search engine). Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for information, make sure that you can also be accomplished by pressing the...
... for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for Information on the Internet If you need to...or combination of words you are many search engines to find information (a web page) on the search engine). Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for information, make sure that you can also be accomplished by pressing the...
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... in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. 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. Depending on page 246...
... in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. 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. Depending on page 246...
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...increase the resolution above a certain level. 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. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window...that usually appears at one time. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. HINT: The capacities of additional control features to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Getting Help for Video ...
...increase the resolution above a certain level. 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. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window...that usually appears at one time. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. HINT: The capacities of additional control features to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Getting Help for Video ...
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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. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Connecting Your Computer to access a Multiple Displays...
... 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. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Connecting Your Computer to access a Multiple Displays...
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...I S B A T T E R Y I S R 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 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 SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station...G E S . - System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA...
...I S B A T T E R Y I S R 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 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 SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station...G E S . - System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA...