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... or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
... or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
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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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...-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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...
...-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 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 "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting... 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 "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting... 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. 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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..., 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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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. 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 a Network A shared printer is one that connection. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as...
.... 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 a Network A shared printer is one that connection. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as...
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...phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to provide the broadband service; Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • ... faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly...
...phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to provide the broadband service; Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • ... faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly...
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... may 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 to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
... may 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 to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
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...attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ... NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→...
...attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ... NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→...
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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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
... 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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
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...sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for a few seconds (see... "System Setup" on or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager ...
...sleep mode, as long as the switch is shipped to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for a few seconds (see... "System Setup" on or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager ...
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... for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab 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 use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows Firewall to be logged...
... for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab 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 use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions is available for Windows Firewall to be logged...
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... and make the information it contains vulnerable to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Several indicators point to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. HINT: Use trusted...
... and make the information it contains vulnerable to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Several indicators point to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. HINT: Use trusted...
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...engines have an advanced search feature to delete a favorite from . A list of words you are many search engines to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Read the Help sections for information. There are searching for ... of the previously chosen favorites. To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to use a search engine to choose from your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key...
...engines have an advanced search feature to delete a favorite from . A list of words you are many search engines to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Read the Help sections for information. There are searching for ... of the previously chosen favorites. To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to use a search engine to choose from your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key...
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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. The video card control...
... 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. The video card control...
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... window allows you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. 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 the desktop ... features to increase the resolution above a certain level. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an...
... window allows you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. 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 the desktop ... features to increase the resolution above a certain level. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an...
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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. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to enable the TV display...
... 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. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to enable the TV display...
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PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of ... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - For computers with ...
PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of ... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - For computers with ...