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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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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. 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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Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System...
Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter... managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking... 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...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter... managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking... 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...
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...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 Vista® 1 Right-...click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 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 ...
...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 Vista® 1 Right-...click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 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 ...
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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 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
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. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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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... printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
... printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
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...DSL broadband access is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. If you have a network interface...computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly ...
...DSL broadband access is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. If you have a network interface...computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly ...
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... your computer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have Internet access through your broadband...
... your computer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have Internet access through your broadband...
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...technology or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to obtain specific information about connecting your wireless router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt ...
...technology or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to obtain specific information about connecting your wireless router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt ...
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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 accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
... 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 accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
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...the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is turned off , or in your vicinity. 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 157...Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
...the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is turned off , or in your vicinity. 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 157...Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
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Setting Windows Firewall to turn on Windows Firewall. 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 ...
Setting Windows Firewall to turn on Windows Firewall. 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 is a type of your credit card numbers and banking information. Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to security risks. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files...
... Spyware is a type of your credit card numbers and banking information. Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to security risks. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files...
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... Help sections for information. There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use specifically related words to use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your list. To view a list of favorites, click on the search engine...
... Help sections for information. There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you use specifically related words to use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your list. To view a list of favorites, click on the search engine...
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... through the Display Properties menu. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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...
... through the Display Properties menu. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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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... how much you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTICE: You can also click the ...The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through...
... how much you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTICE: You can also click the ...The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through...
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... video card installed in your computer, the video control panel may be available with custom display settings. Connecting Your Computer to help information 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 access a Multiple Displays Wizard...
... video card installed in your computer, the video control panel may be available with custom display settings. Connecting Your Computer to help information 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 access a Multiple Displays Wizard...
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...Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD... DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers ...
...Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD... DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers ...