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... Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your ...Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your ...Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders...
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... so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of...
... so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of...
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... selected resolution 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize... 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...
... selected resolution 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize... 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...
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... open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click...monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 ...
... open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click...monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 ...
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.... Changes to tailor and customize their system's performance. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can customize the color and intensity of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized...
.... Changes to tailor and customize their system's performance. Profile Policies The Profile Policies section allows you to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can customize the color and intensity of the installed components may also create, save and apply customized...
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... interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk...
... interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk...
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...recording TV on your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect... Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current...
...recording TV on your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect... Settings 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your current...
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...any audio device that you connected (if applicable). 7 Select the appropriate input video signal mode for the television (such as AV-5, AV-6 for component dongle). Then select the tab for the video card to work with the TV. Can be used to select display arrangement but... settings are chosen Press to select the desired display arrangement. 224 Connecting Your Computer to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - Preferred From the operating system Control Panel, click Display→ Settings→ Advanced. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1...
...any audio device that you connected (if applicable). 7 Select the appropriate input video signal mode for the television (such as AV-5, AV-6 for component dongle). Then select the tab for the video card to work with the TV. Can be used to select display arrangement but... settings are chosen Press to select the desired display arrangement. 224 Connecting Your Computer to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - Preferred From the operating system Control Panel, click Display→ Settings→ Advanced. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1...
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...display configuration. • Operating system Display Properties menu - Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to set up. Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with the TV, see "...and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for the video card to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 This method provides the best coordination for the TV. See "Selecting the Correct...
...display configuration. • Operating system Display Properties menu - Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to set up. Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with the TV, see "...and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for the video card to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 This method provides the best coordination for the TV. See "Selecting the Correct...
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... from the computer to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on the computer. 8 Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to the TV and you have inserted it into the...
... from the computer to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on the computer. 8 Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to the TV and you have inserted it into the...
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... or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your...
... or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your...
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For more about configuring display settings, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your computer to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for your computer when connecting your settings. ... Click Advanced→ Displays tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see the documentation that came with an external device (such as your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings If...
For more about configuring display settings, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your computer to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for your computer when connecting your settings. ... Click Advanced→ Displays tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see the documentation that came with an external device (such as your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings If...
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... the display resolution for the computer display. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with ...extensive help information. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display...
... the display resolution for the computer display. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with ...extensive help information. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. NOTE: To display...
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...properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. This action takes you to pan up, down, left, and right. Select the resolution, ... Display Settings 245 If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features ...
...properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. This action takes you to pan up, down, left, and right. Select the resolution, ... Display Settings 245 If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features ...
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... tab. 3 Click Advanced. 246 Connecting Your Computer to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings. The video card control panel may also provide special wizard software to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears... Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may have a special video control panel...
... tab. 3 Click Advanced. 246 Connecting Your Computer to enable the TV display option, along with custom display settings. The video card control panel may also provide special wizard software to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears... Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may have a special video control panel...
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... your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings Depending on the video card installed in your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ ...Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display ...
... your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings Depending on the video card installed in your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ ...Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display ...
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..., select the Display category. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. See the documentation that came with the video card control panel. If you configure the settings for your TV set up correctly, the wizard for Multiple Displays is available with your ... Advanced. 4 Click the tab for resolutions and desktop setup. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Multi-Display Setup Wizard takes you through selections for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 6 From the Select a ...
..., select the Display category. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. See the documentation that came with the video card control panel. If you configure the settings for your TV set up correctly, the wizard for Multiple Displays is available with your ... Advanced. 4 Click the tab for resolutions and desktop setup. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Multi-Display Setup Wizard takes you through selections for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 6 From the Select a ...
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...'s guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help that category. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249...
...'s guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help that category. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249...
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... and the TV. 5 Turn on the Display Properties menu. 4 After ensuring that you are not True Use the control panel for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...Settings This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display. The TV should be shown as a display device on the TV and the computer. This method provides the best coordination...
... and the TV. 5 Turn on the Display Properties menu. 4 After ensuring that you are not True Use the control panel for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display ...Settings This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display. The TV should be shown as a display device on the TV and the computer. This method provides the best coordination...