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... your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information 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 or task...
... your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information 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 or task...
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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. 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
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... Manager (listed under Tasks). 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 Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
... Manager (listed under Tasks). 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 Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
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... guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general... 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 basic networking.
... guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general... 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 basic networking.
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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. use slide bar to check...
..., 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. use slide bar to check...
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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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on most laptop computers...
..., 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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on most laptop computers...
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See 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 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 printer(s) through the Start button.
See 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 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 printer(s) through the Start button.
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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once 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 if it as Default Printer. A checkmark appears above the icon...
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once 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 if it as Default Printer. A checkmark appears above the icon...
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.... A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large... cable provider. • You must connect your computer or computer network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details.
.... A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large... cable provider. • You must connect your computer or computer network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details.
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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's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install...
... 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's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install...
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... have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router....software according 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 or look for connecting to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to the instructions ...
... have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router....software according 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 or look for connecting to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to the instructions ...
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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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
... 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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that...
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...scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your computer 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 or off... Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 157).
...scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your computer 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 or off... Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 157).
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... to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow you 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 connection types available. •...
... to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow you 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 connection types available. •...
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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. Spyware and malware 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. Spyware and malware 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 information. Read the Help sections 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 ... spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. A list of the previously chosen favorites. This function can use specifically related words to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears...
There are searching for information. Read the Help sections 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 ... spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. A list of the previously chosen favorites. This function can use specifically related words to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears...
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... Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. 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. HINT: If you are...
... Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. 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. HINT: If you are...
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... the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. From the Advanced tab, select the tab... specific for the monitor. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you can damage an external monitor by the...
... the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. From the Advanced tab, select the tab... specific for the monitor. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you can damage an external monitor by the...
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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. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... 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. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . 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 . - See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. 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 T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O ...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...
... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . 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 . - See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. 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 T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O ...DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...