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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. 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.
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Finding Information 27 Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 ...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...
Finding Information 27 Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 ...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...
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... 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in... basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® ...
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in... basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® ...
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...is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4... 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.
...is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 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. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4... 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
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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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... first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. To share your computer.
... first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. To share your computer.
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... access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to ..., each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
... access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to ..., each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...
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..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software...
..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software...
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...the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... desired network from the list and click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your Internet service provider (ISP) to...
...the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... desired network from the list and click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your Internet service provider (ISP) to...
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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 card if you purchased it separately. Contact your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your service...
... 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 card if you purchased it separately. Contact your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your service...
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...configured for wireless networks 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 ...On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections.
...configured for wireless networks 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 ...On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections.
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... status. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. 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 connection types available. •...
... status. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that says Don't allow exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. 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 connection types available. •...
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... malware from infecting your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets.
... malware from infecting your computer and make the information it contains vulnerable to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets.
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Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. ...pressing the key combination. Searching for information. To view a list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. HINT: When...
Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. There are searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. ...pressing the key combination. Searching for information. To view a list of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. HINT: When...
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... display option, along with extensive help information. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. The video card control...
... display option, along with extensive help information. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. The video card control...
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...of your computer. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. If the video resolution ...external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. 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...
...of your computer. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to increase the resolution above a certain level. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. If the video resolution ...external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. 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...
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... TV display option, along with the TV or the video card control panel to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... TV display option, along with the TV or the video card control panel to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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...Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A...
...Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A...