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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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions ...
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. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions ...
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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 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.
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...→ System Information. Finding Information 27 Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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...
...→ System Information. Finding Information 27 Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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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...managing a wireless network connection. 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. The device guide ... 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 your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
...managing a wireless network connection. 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. The device guide ... 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 your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
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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. The Display Properties window appears...
..., 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. The Display Properties window appears...
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... driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
... driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
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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 manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about 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 printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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... Default Printer. A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer 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 A shared printer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on a network, you must first...
... Default Printer. A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer 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 A shared printer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on a network, you must first...
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... cable provider. • You must connect your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see...
... cable provider. • You must connect your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see...
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... may start automatically, or you have to click an option for your router. 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. Install the required software according to the instructions...
... may start automatically, or you have to click an option for your router. 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. Install the required software according to the instructions...
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Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless... your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router.
Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless... your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your wireless router.
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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 on the media that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
... 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 on the media that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
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...Mobile Broadband) 167 The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. 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 page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is turned off , or ...
...Mobile Broadband) 167 The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. 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 page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your computer is turned off , or ...
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... without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. This option places the firewall at the default status. 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. •...
... without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. This option places the firewall at the default status. 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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... more about individuals who do not protect their computers. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer. Some malware can record every key...
... more about individuals who do not protect their computers. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your computer. Some malware can record every key...
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... When searching for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). 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 ... click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use a search engine to help refine your list. This function can use specifically related words to search for information. There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field.
... When searching for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). 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 ... click on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use a search engine to help refine your list. This function can use specifically related words to search for information. There are searching for information, make sure that your spelling is displayed below the search field.
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... the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. HINT: If you are...
... the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. HINT: If you are...
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... mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Getting Help for... Modes. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For example, the taskbar that supported ...
... mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Getting Help for... Modes. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For example, the taskbar that supported ...
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... video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 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 the video card installed in your computer...
... video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 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 the video card installed in your computer...
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.... - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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...CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT...
.... - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. 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...CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT...