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... then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. 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...
... then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. 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. 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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Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Finding Information 27 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 ...
Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Finding Information 27 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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... 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. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless...tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. 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.
... 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. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless...tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. 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.
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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. The Display Properties window appears...
..., 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. The Display Properties window appears...
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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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
... "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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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... printer icon, and select Set as Default 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 printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is...
... printer icon, and select Set as Default 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 printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is...
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Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you have a network interface card. •... Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. Broadband access is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. a new line is not available at all locations. What you can purchase your ...
Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you have a network interface card. •... Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. Broadband access is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. a new line is not available at all locations. What you can purchase your ...
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... computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been...
... computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been...
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.... 3 Click Connect 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 the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install...
.... 3 Click Connect 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 the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install...
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... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide...
... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide...
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The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). You ...can use the wireless switch to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System...
The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for scanning. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). You ...can use the wireless switch to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System...
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... it blocks a program. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to boost the security settings. 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...
... it blocks a program. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions check box to boost the security settings. 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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Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Watch for: • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete • Your Web browser home page changes • Pop-ups appear ...
Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Watch for: • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete • Your Web browser home page changes • Pop-ups appear ...
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... search engine). Read the Help sections for information, make sure that you use a search engine to help refine the search. HINT: When searching for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use... specifically related words to find information (a web page) on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you are many search engines to use it. 1 Access a ...
... search engine). Read the Help sections for information, make sure that you use a search engine to help refine the search. HINT: When searching for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use... specifically related words to find information (a web page) on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you are many search engines to use it. 1 Access a ...
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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. Depending on page 246. ...
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. Depending on page 246. ...
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...an unsupported refresh rate. To view the rest of additional control features to adjust the computer display. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons... and Support. You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. You may no longer be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTICE: You can damage an external ...
...an unsupported refresh rate. To view the rest of additional control features to adjust the computer display. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons... and Support. You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. You may no longer be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTICE: You can damage an external ...
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... video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For example, to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. When you enable your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV...
... video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For example, to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. When you enable your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV...
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... 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "System Setup" 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. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Troubleshooting...
... 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "System Setup" 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. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Troubleshooting...