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... center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the...
... center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the...
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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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... Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click...
... Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click...
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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 ...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 the Search field. 3 Press . Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your ...
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 ...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 the Search field. 3 Press . Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your ...
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.... 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display ...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.
.... 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display ...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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..., 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. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore...
..., 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. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See 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 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.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See 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 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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... instructions on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. To share your printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74...
... instructions on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. To share your printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74...
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... not required. a new line is not available at all locations. What you Need for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access ...or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for specific details. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card...
... not required. a new line is not available at all locations. What you Need for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access ...or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for specific details. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card...
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...→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may have to click an option for your computer. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection...
...→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may have to click an option for your computer. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection...
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...to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ ...and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for your computer to a network under Tasks. ...
...to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ ...and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for your computer to a network under Tasks. ...
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... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied 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 your card if you are able to...
... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied 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 your card if you are able to...
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... using the wireless switch or button. Follow the instructions in the documentation for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and ...off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch 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 Wireless Switch" on page...
... using the wireless switch or button. Follow the instructions in the documentation for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and ...off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch 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 Wireless Switch" on page...
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... dropped packets as well as an administrator to turn on a network to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. HINT: You must be enabled to boost the security settings...
... dropped packets as well as an administrator to turn on a network to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. HINT: You must be enabled to boost the security settings...
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...). 182 Accessing the Internet Several indicators point to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can also be used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware...
...). 182 Accessing the Internet Several indicators point to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can also be used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware...
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... field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of words you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the...folder. 3 Highlight a folder or page and click Rename to change the way a favorite is displayed below the search field. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to delete a favorite from . A list of favorites, click on the search engine). To view a list of related web ...
... field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of words you use specifically related words to help refine your list. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the...folder. 3 Highlight a folder or page and click Rename to change the way a favorite is displayed below the search field. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to delete a favorite from . A list of favorites, click on the search engine). To view a list of related web ...
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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. From the Display Properties...
...: 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. From the Display Properties...
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... of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. From the Advanced tab, select the tab...installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to adjust the computer display. In pan mode, the...
... of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. From the Advanced tab, select the tab...installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be able to adjust the computer display. In pan mode, the...
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... wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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... 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 307. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER ...BATTERY PLUGGED IN. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed...
... 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 307. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER ...BATTERY PLUGGED IN. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed...