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... Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It also provides access to documentation for your computer. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click...
... Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It also provides access to documentation for your computer. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click...
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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 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.
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...Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Hardware Devices ...Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand...
...Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Hardware Devices ...Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand...
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... networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter...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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to...
... networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter...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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to...
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...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. The ... 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.
...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. The ... 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.
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...>, , and so on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have problems with the...
...>, , and so on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. You may have problems with the...
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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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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... printer on the network, you can add your printer to your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. A shared printer is one that connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer...
... printer on the network, you can add your printer to your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. A shared printer is one that connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer...
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...• Router - Broadband access is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone...access provided by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is used to Set up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer ...
...• Router - Broadband access is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone...access provided by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is used to Set up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines 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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... you 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 click an option for your computer. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection or...
... you 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 click an option for your computer. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection or...
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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→ ...broadband 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 network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless...
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→ ...broadband 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 network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless...
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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 card if you are able to make a call...
... 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 card if you are able to make a call...
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...• System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for scanning. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ... the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and...
...• System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for scanning. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ... the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the wireless switch or button. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and...
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... an administrator to turn on a network to the left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow you to keep a log of Don't allow for a complete...
... an administrator to turn on a network to the left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow you to keep a log of Don't allow for a complete...
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... up to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. For example, you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to infection with spyware. Watch for: • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete •...
... up to prevent spyware and malware from infecting your computer. For example, you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to infection with spyware. Watch for: • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete •...
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... words to delete a favorite from . Searching for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the Internet without actually ...
... words to delete a favorite from . Searching for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the Internet without actually ...
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... the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on page 246. 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. Setting Display Resolution With...
... the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on page 246. 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. Setting Display Resolution With...
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... stick to adjust the computer display. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of additional control features to pan up, down, left, and right. Before adjusting the ... Properties window allows you to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced...
... stick to adjust the computer display. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of additional control features to pan up, down, left, and right. Before adjusting the ... Properties window allows you to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced...
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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 example, to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings. 4 Click the...
... 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 example, to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings. 4 Click the...
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...A G E S . - See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX...ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND ...
...A G E S . - See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX...ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND ...