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... your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
... your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
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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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... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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...
... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
... is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
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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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... 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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65...
... 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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65...
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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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... INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. 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 network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network...
... INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. 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 network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network...
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You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access ... • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access ... • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
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... the Network From your computer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the operating system...
... the Network From your computer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the operating system...
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...modem before you attempt 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 WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your computer or look for related topics... in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation...
...modem before you attempt 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 WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your computer or look for related topics... in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation...
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... device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Contact 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 make a call from your service...
... device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Contact 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 make a call from your service...
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... only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, you can use a separate button or switch for using the wireless switch or ...button. NOTE: The light turns 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 "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless ...
... only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, you can use a separate button or switch for using the wireless switch or ...button. NOTE: The light turns 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 "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless ...
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... of Don't allow exceptions check box to boost the security settings. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays...
... of Don't allow exceptions check box to boost the security settings. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays...
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... make the information it contains vulnerable to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to date. Malware is software that your antispyware program is always up your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
... make the information it contains vulnerable to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to date. Malware is software that your antispyware program is always up your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... 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 it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you need to find ... search engine). There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. Searching for information. Most search engines...
... 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 it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you need to find ... search engine). There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. Searching for information. Most search engines...
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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. Connecting Your Computer to...
...: 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. Connecting Your Computer to...
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...adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be visible. ...You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. Connecting Your Computer to...
...adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be visible. ...You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. Connecting Your Computer to...
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This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. When you enable your TV as a display ...
This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. When you enable your TV as a display ...
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... M . See "System Setup" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WA R N... 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 SPECIFICATIONS. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE...
... M . See "System Setup" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WA R N... 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 SPECIFICATIONS. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE...