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... 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 or task...
... 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 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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... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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...
... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the...
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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the...
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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 Vista® 1 Right-click...
..., 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 Vista® 1 Right-click...
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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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
..., 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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
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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(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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... printer you use it as the default. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you must first add a network service to your computer...
... printer you use it as the default. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you must first add a network service to your computer...
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You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. See the documentation provided with Internet access ...• Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by...
You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. See the documentation provided with Internet access ...• Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by...
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... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service...
... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service...
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...Connect. This section provides general procedures for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → ... attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. ...
...Connect. This section provides general procedures for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → ... attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. ...
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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 computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may have come with your card...
... 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 computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may have come with your card...
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...use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on... only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for a few seconds...
...use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "System Setup" on... only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for a few seconds...
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... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow you to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions. Accessing the Internet 181 The General tab displays...
... Protocol (ICMP) settings allow you to On (recommended) provides another . • The Default Settings allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow exceptions. Accessing the Internet 181 The General tab displays...
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... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. It can potentially harm your credit card numbers and...
... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. It can potentially harm your credit card numbers and...
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... the Internet If you are many search engines to help refine your list. Each search engine may behave differently. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet A list of words you need to help refine the search...
... the Internet If you are many search engines to help refine your list. Each search engine may behave differently. Searching for the specific search engine to learn how to use specifically related words to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet A list of words you need to help refine the search...
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..., along with extensive help information. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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. From the Display Properties...
..., along with extensive help information. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. 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. From the Display Properties...
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...Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be able to ..., and right. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. From the Advanced tab...
...Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. This action takes you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. You may no longer be able to ..., and right. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. From the Advanced tab...
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... left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with... two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING...
... MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with... two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING...