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... option. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
... option. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. 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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...'s hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Finding Information 27 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...
...'s hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Finding Information 27 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 access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, ...programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support 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...
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, ...programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support 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...
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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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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
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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. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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. See your computer. 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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... Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
... Set as Default Printer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings...
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...for broadband access. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What you can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a ... added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is particularly suited to each supporting one computer or one peripheral...
...for broadband access. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What you can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a ... added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. a new line is particularly suited to each supporting one computer or one peripheral...
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... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 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. Your router may have to click an option for your router.
... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 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. Your router may have to click an option for your router.
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...Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 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 attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3...
...Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 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 attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3...
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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 card if you purchased it separately.
... 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 card if you purchased it separately.
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... a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" 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" ...switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 your computer is turned off , or ...
... a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" 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" ...switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 your computer is turned off , or ...
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... for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be logged on a network to boost the security settings. Windows Firewall...
... for a complete Windows Firewall restore. General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be logged on a network to boost the security settings. Windows Firewall...
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... your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Some malware can also be used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at the Microsoft...
... your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Some malware can also be used for tracking consumers to better aim advertising at the Microsoft...
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... the key combination. This function can use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you use specifically related words to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet 1 Click Favorites→ Organize...
... the key combination. This function can use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of words you use specifically related words to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet 1 Click Favorites→ Organize...
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... a special video control panel with custom display settings. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer display. 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. Depending on page 246...
... a special video control panel with custom display settings. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the computer display. 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. Depending on page 246...
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... appears at one time. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Select the resolution, color level, and...be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems...
... appears at one time. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Select the resolution, color level, and...be able to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 You can change the screen resolution. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems...
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... Control Panel. For example, to enable the TV display option, along with the TV or the video card control panel to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard...
... Control Panel. For example, to enable the TV display option, along with the TV or the video card control panel to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard...
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...E M . WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. RUN ...: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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 S R E M O V E D . - System board ...DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL...
...E M . WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. RUN ...: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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 S R E M O V E D . - System board ...DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL...