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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. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question...
... 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. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question...
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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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...→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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...
...→ Device Manager. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. 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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..., as well as 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 provides helpful information about wireless... a program is available 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.
..., as well as 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 provides helpful information about wireless... a program is available 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.
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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.
..., 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.
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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.
..., 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.
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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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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 the network, you can ...
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 the network, you can ...
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...with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is marketed...your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Broadband access is not required. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have a network interface...
...with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is marketed...your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. Broadband access is not required. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have a network interface...
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... may 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 to click an option for your router. Your router may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network...
... may 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 to click an option for your router. Your router may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network...
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...→ Help and Support. 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. 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 ...
...→ Help and Support. 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. 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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... that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call 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 the Mobile Broadband cards that...
... that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call 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 the Mobile Broadband cards that...
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... when the computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch...
... when the computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch...
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... dropped packets as well as an administrator to share error and status information with an x (Off). Accessing the Internet 181 The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be logged on Windows Firewall. The General tab displays two settings...
... dropped packets as well as an administrator to share error and status information with an x (Off). Accessing the Internet 181 The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be logged on Windows Firewall. The General tab displays two settings...
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... and banking information. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to better aim...
... and banking information. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Some malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. It can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to better aim...
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... actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. 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...
... actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. 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...
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... the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. For more information, see...
... the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. For more information, see...
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... external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. 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. You may no longer be able to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display... the screen. 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and...
... external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. 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. You may no longer be able to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display... the screen. 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and...
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... for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer. For...
... for Nvidia: Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer. For...
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... BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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.... AGAIN. See "System Setup" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE...
... BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). 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.... AGAIN. See "System Setup" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE...