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It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task ...
It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task ...
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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. 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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... setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System 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...
... setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System 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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... the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature 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 Your Computer Click Start or... a program is 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 basic networking.
... the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature 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 Your Computer Click Start or... a program is 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 basic networking.
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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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... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" 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(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. 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(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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Once your computer is also called a network printer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on ...
Once your computer is also called a network printer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on ...
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...monthly equipment fee added to your router for setting up a typical LAN. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your monthly service charge. • Your ...computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. A router connects computers and peripherals on page...
...monthly equipment fee added to your router for setting up a typical LAN. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your monthly service charge. • Your ...computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. A router connects computers and peripherals on page...
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... based on the screen. Your router 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. Connecting to the Network From your computer to...
... based on the screen. Your router 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. Connecting to the Network From your computer to...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network ... the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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 set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network ... the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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 set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155...
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...) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that location may have come with 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 1000 feet.
...) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that location may have come with 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 1000 feet.
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...position for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page...) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the ...
...position for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page...) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the ...
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... administrator to turn on a network to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers on Windows Firewall. Windows Firewall will send a message...
... administrator to turn on a network to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers on Windows Firewall. Windows Firewall will send a message...
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... anti-malware software programs for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to date. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Several indicators point to security risks. For example, you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available...
... anti-malware software programs for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to date. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Several indicators point to security risks. For example, you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available...
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Searching for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use specifically related words to help refine your list. A list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you are many search engines ... Move to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the...
Searching for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use specifically related words to help refine your list. A list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you are many search engines ... Move to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the...
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...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. Then select the tab...
...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. Then select the tab...
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...window allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to access a variety of additional control features to pan ...color level, and refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the desktop may not be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen, ...
...window allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to access a variety of additional control features to pan ...color level, and refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the desktop may not be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen, ...
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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. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and...
... 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. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and...
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...B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. 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 - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - 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! THE SYSTEM WILL NOT...
...B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. 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 - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - 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! THE SYSTEM WILL NOT...