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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. 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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... 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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... available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless... on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 ...
... available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless... on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 ...
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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. Monitors and Displays 49 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. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows...
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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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
... 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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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 computer.
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... one that connection. Sharing Printers on page 149. A shared printer 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 your computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see...
... one that connection. Sharing Printers on page 149. A shared printer 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 your computer. For instructions on installing a network service, see...
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...Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your router for specific details. See the documentation provided with your computer or computer network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with ... required. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. For information ...
...Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your router for specific details. See the documentation provided with your computer or computer network to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with ... required. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. For information ...
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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's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation...
... 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's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation...
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...you 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 computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for related topics ...about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network...
...you 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 computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for related topics ...about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network...
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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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless...
... 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 location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Networks (LAN, Wireless...
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...the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the ...wireless switch or button. 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 enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi...
...the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off . You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the documentation for using the ...wireless switch or button. 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 enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi...
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... a program. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers on Windows Firewall.
... a program. The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that allow exceptions. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow computers on Windows Firewall.
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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. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Malware is software that your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
... 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. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Malware is software that your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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To view a list of favorites, click on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of words you use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. Most search engines have an advanced search ... can use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for information, make sure that you are many search engines to find information (a web...
To view a list of favorites, click on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of words you use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. Most search engines have an advanced search ... can use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to use a search engine to search for information, make sure that you are many search engines to find information (a web...
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... Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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. The video card control...
... Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 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. The video card control...
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... Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with... takes you can also click 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. You may no longer be able to adjust the...
... Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with... takes you can also click 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. You may no longer be able to adjust the...
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... may be available with custom display settings. 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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open...
... may be available with custom display settings. 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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open...
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... the battery or system board may be defective. 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE...
... the battery or system board may be defective. 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE...