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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. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and ...
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. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and ...
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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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...→ System Information. 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...
...→ System Information. 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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... 149. 28 Finding Information 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. See Microsoft Windows... Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → ...
... 149. 28 Finding Information 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. See Microsoft Windows... Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → ...
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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. 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. 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(s) through the Start button. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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...; Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers To share your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. For instructions on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
...; Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers To share your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. For instructions on page 149. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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... by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for... specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one ...
... by telephone companies, but it is not required. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for... specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one ...
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... according to the Network From 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. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
... according to the Network From 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. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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...Ensure that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the ...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 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 Install any...
...Ensure that came with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the ...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 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 Install any...
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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 the Mobile Broadband cards that...
... 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 the Mobile Broadband cards that...
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...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 ... regardless of whether your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for scanning. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless...
...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. 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 ... regardless of whether your vicinity. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to scan specifically for scanning. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless...
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...) or red with one another choice. Setting Windows Firewall to customize your security settings. A check box that a program was blocked. 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 successful connections in a designated...
...) or red with one another choice. Setting Windows Firewall to customize your security settings. A check box that a program was blocked. 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 successful connections in a designated...
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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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. Several...
... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Remember to ensure that is designed to security risks. Several...
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... behave differently. HINT: When searching for information. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. 1 Click Favorites→ Organize Favorites. 2 Click Create Folder to create a new folder. 3 Highlight ...Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. 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 ...
... behave differently. HINT: When searching for information. Most search engines have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. 1 Click Favorites→ Organize Favorites. 2 Click Create Folder to create a new folder. 3 Highlight ...Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. 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 ...
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... computer display. HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. 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...
... computer display. HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. 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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... change the screen resolution. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters ...tab of the Display Properties window allows you to adjust the computer display. Getting Help for the monitor. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...
... change the screen resolution. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters ...tab of the Display Properties window allows you to adjust the computer display. Getting Help for the monitor. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...
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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 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.
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...WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed...correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE...
...WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed...correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE...