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..., hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how 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. It also provides access 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 the topic...
..., hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how 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. It also provides access 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 the topic...
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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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... view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click...
... view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the ...Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search... Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the ...Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search... Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on...
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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. 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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See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer 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 a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page ...
A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer 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 a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page ...
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... • You must have cable television access, you Need for broadband access. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband ...up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for setting up a typical LAN. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is not available at all locations. For information on broadband connection...
... • You must have cable television access, you Need for broadband access. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband ...up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for setting up a typical LAN. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is not available at all locations. For information on broadband connection...
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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 a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
... 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 a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband...
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...navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect 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→ View...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been...
...navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect 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→ View...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been...
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... that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call 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 have come with your card...
... that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call 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 have come with your card...
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..., slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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...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 wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. The Wi-Fi Catcher ...
..., slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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...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 wireless networks in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned off. The Wi-Fi Catcher ...
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... on a network to turn on to the computer as an administrator to share error and status information with an x (Off). 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...
... on a network to turn on to the computer as an administrator to share error and status information with an x (Off). 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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... Remember to ensure that is designed to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer. Watch...
... Remember to ensure that is designed to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer. Watch...
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..., click on the search engine). There are searching for information. This function can use a search engine to use specifically related words to choose from your list. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending...
..., click on the search engine). There are searching for information. This function can use a search engine to use specifically related words to choose from your list. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending...
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... configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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.
... configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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.
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...an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. Only the ...and then click List all Modes. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings,...
...an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. Only the ...and then click List all Modes. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings,...
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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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...F1 TO CONTINUE. 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. STRIKE THE F1 ... batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T ...
...F1 TO CONTINUE. 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. STRIKE THE F1 ... batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T ...