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... provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. 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...
... provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. 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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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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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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... Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer... 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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to...
... Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on Your Computer... 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 your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to...
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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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
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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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... of the printer selected 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 default printer, right-click on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to...
... of the printer selected 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 default printer, right-click on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection. Once you are connected to...
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...Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your router for specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband... not required. Broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband...
...Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your router for specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband... not required. Broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband...
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...: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 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...
...: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 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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... a WLAN, see the device guides that 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 This section provides general procedures for your wireless...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 Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products....
... a WLAN, see the device guides that 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 This section provides general procedures for your wireless...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 Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products....
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... as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only...
... as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that accompanied your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Contact your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only...
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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 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to ...Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically...
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 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to ...Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically...
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... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. 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. •...
... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. 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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... advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files.
... advertising at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files.
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...for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of favorites, click on the search engine). To ... accomplished by pressing the key combination. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that you use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet
...for information. A list of the previously chosen favorites. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of favorites, click on the search engine). To ... accomplished by pressing the key combination. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that you use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet
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...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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...
...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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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...damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select the resolution, color level, ...you can change the screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an...
...damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select the resolution, color level, ...you can change the screen resolution. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an...
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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is...
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using the Wizards Special wizards may provide a special display wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is...
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... TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE...be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337...
... TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE...be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337...