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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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions...
... 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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions...
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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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... 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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... 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and... 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 your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the...
... 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and... 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 your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the...
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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.
..., 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.
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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer.
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... connected to a network, you can add your printer to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. Once your computer. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you must first add a network...
... connected to a network, you can add your printer to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. Once your computer. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you must first add a network...
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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. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; You... can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e...
...(LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; You... can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e...
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... you have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152...
... you have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152...
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... Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This...click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155
... Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This...click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155
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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 have come with your card...
... 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 have come with your card...
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... functions regardless of whether 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. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless ...instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 ...
... functions regardless of whether 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. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless ...instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 ...
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... certain program types to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow 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 Windows Firewall to be applied to any or all the successful connections in a designated...
... certain program types to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow 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 Windows Firewall to be applied to any or all the successful connections in a designated...
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...; Your Web browser home page changes • Pop-ups appear even when you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card numbers and banking information. It can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and...
...; Your Web browser home page changes • Pop-ups appear even when you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card numbers and banking information. It can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and...
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... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine the search. HINT: When searching for information. Read the Help sections for in the Search... folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to choose from your list. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that you are many search engines to delete a favorite from . To view a list...
... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine the search. HINT: When searching for information. Read the Help sections for in the Search... folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to choose from your list. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that you are many search engines to delete a favorite from . To view a list...
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... card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to adjust the display resolution 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. From the Display Properties...
... card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to adjust the display resolution 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. From the Display Properties...
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..., color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. 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. NOTICE: You can damage...external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of your display ...
..., color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. 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. NOTICE: You can damage...external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of your display ...
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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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... 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 - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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 to the computer or docking station. The...
... 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 - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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 to the computer or docking station. The...