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... instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to use the search option. 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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your... 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.
... instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to use the search option. 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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your... 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.
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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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Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the ... Tools→ System Information. 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...
Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the ... Tools→ System Information. 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 page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. Programs Installed...Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. Programs Installed...Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile...
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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. Windows®...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ...
..., 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. Windows®...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ...
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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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See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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. 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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... input from more about connecting to your computer. To share your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared...
... input from more about connecting to your computer. To share your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared...
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...Broadband Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. a new line is particularly suited...required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to your router for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer ...
...Broadband Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. a new line is particularly suited...required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to your router for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer ...
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... operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your router. The Network Connection Wizard may have to click an option for your computer to the Network From your computer. FOR...
... operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your router. The Network Connection Wizard may have to click an option for your computer to the Network From your computer. FOR...
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.... This section provides general procedures 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 bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless...
.... This section provides general procedures 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 bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless...
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... have come on the media 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 may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks...
... have come on the media 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 may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks...
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...: The light turns on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup... switch or button. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the...
...: The light turns on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup... switch or button. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the...
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... will send a message every time it blocks a program. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to boost the security settings. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that a program was blocked.
... will send a message every time it blocks a program. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types to boost the security settings. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that a program was blocked.
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... from infecting your computer. Several indicators point to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can potentially harm your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs...
... from infecting your computer. Several indicators point to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can potentially harm your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs...
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... the Help sections for Information on the Internet If you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to find information (a web page) on the search engine). There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling...
... the Help sections for Information on the Internet If you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to find information (a web page) on the search engine). There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling...
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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. Then select the tab...
...: 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. Then select the tab...
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..., icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for...certain level. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. You may no longer be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. If the video resolution setting is higher...
..., icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for...certain level. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. You may no longer be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. If the video resolution setting is higher...
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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer. For...
... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer. For...
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... ADAPTER. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly,... or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W ...
... ADAPTER. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly,... or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W ...