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Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click...want to use the search option. 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 the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the ...
Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click...want to use the search option. 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 the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click 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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...and Support. 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 Information. 2 Double click Components to ... Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Finding Information 27 Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista...
...and Support. 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 Information. 2 Double click Components to ... Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Finding Information 27 Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista...
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... 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program... a program is available 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 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program... a program is available 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.
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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®...
..., 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®...
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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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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... computer. To share your printer on page 149. A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Once your computer is also called a network printer...
... computer. To share your printer on page 149. A shared printer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Once your computer is also called a network printer...
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... fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations...on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or ...
... fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations...on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or ...
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...; Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
...; Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
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...for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look 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→ View ... Help and Support. Setting 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 WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or...
...for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your computer or look 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→ View ... Help and Support. Setting 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 WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or...
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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 service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless...
... 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 service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless...
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... may use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your computer...as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button....
... may use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your computer...as long as the switch is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button....
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... left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. Setting Windows Firewall 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.
... left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. Setting Windows Firewall 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.
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... Malware Infection Several options are available to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can also be used for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete • Your Web browser home...
... Malware Infection Several options are available to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can also be used for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer to complete • Your Web browser home...
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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 words you are many search engines ... Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. Searching for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet...
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 words you are many search engines ... Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. Searching for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. To view a list of favorites, click on the Internet...
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... Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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. NOTE: You can also...
... Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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. NOTE: You can also...
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... recommended screen resolutions are listed. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...click the Advanced button on the screen. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time...
... recommended screen resolutions are listed. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...click the Advanced button on the screen. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time...
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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, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is...
... 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, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is...
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...THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" 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. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE ...
...THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" 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. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE ...