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... Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
... Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your ...Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your ...Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders...
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Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen.
Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen.
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... 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® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays...
... 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® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays...
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... monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on...
... monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on...
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. This information can be saved to profiles...
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Improperly configuring these options and settings take effect on the next reboot. This information can be saved to profiles...
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These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk ...
These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk ...
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... Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing...
... Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing...
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...display settings. • Function key combination - Then select the tab for the video card vendor. Use the control panel that came with your television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer... for the selected video connection. 6 Turn on page 226. Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used to cycle through views after display settings are available to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - The input video mode should match...
...display settings. • Function key combination - Then select the tab for the video card vendor. Use the control panel that came with your television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer... for the selected video connection. 6 Turn on page 226. Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used to cycle through views after display settings are available to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - The input video mode should match...
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.... Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card. Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with vendor settings for the video card to help you adjust the display settings for the physical connection that the computer...in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand...
.... Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card. Can be used to select display arrangement but may cause conflicts with vendor settings for the video card to help you adjust the display settings for the physical connection that the computer...in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 239 10 Set up . From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to set up the TV (which is represented as the computer monitor) • Extended screen (expand...
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.... 3 Look on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on page 247. 228 Connecting Your Computer to a TV...
.... 3 Look on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to select the appropriate display settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on page 247. 228 Connecting Your Computer to a TV...
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... or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your...
... or projector, you can configure the display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for your...
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... Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your video card or see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. For more about configuring display settings, see the documentation that came with an external device (such...
... Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your video card or see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. For more about configuring display settings, see the documentation that came with an external device (such...
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... the display resolution for the computer display. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with ...Display Settings 243 Then select the tab for the video card vendor. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on...
... the display resolution for the computer display. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with ...Display Settings 243 Then select the tab for the video card vendor. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Depending on...
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... the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be able to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to increase the resolution above a certain level. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed... time. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. To view the rest of your computer. NOTICE: You can also click...
... the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be able to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to increase the resolution above a certain level. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed... time. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. To view the rest of your computer. NOTICE: You can also click...
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...• Display settings wizards • TV settings wizards Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel The preferred method for the video card. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may conflict with the vendor default settings and cause unanticipated results. ...NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for adjusting display ...
...• Display settings wizards • TV settings wizards Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel The preferred method for the video card. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may conflict with the vendor default settings and cause unanticipated results. ...NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties menu for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for adjusting display ...
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... display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information 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 displayed. Using the... to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 Connecting Your Computer to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the video card. 4 Click the tab for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→...
... display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information 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 displayed. Using the... to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 Connecting Your Computer to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the video card. 4 Click the tab for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→...
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... for Multiple Displays is available. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to configure your TV. If you through selections for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 6 From the Select a Task menu, ...See the detailed help information that runs automatically when the TV has been successfully detected as an additional display device. For information about the video card wizard, see the Control Panel Help. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. 6 From the Select a Task ...
... for Multiple Displays is available. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to configure your TV. If you through selections for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. 6 From the Select a Task menu, ...See the detailed help information that runs automatically when the TV has been successfully detected as an additional display device. For information about the video card wizard, see the Control Panel Help. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. 6 From the Select a Task ...
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... panel with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select a...: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the left of the help ...
... panel with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for user's guides and device guides. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select a...: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the left of the help ...
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... TV display. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. Use this same control panel to adjust display... device on the TV and the computer. TV Colors are using the correct connectors on the back of the TV and the computer, reconnect the video cable to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
... TV display. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. Use this same control panel to adjust display... device on the TV and the computer. TV Colors are using the correct connectors on the back of the TV and the computer, reconnect the video cable to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings