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Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse ...
Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse ...
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... Menu 243 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...
... Menu 243 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...
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... information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It also provides access to documentation for your computer.
... information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It also provides access to documentation for your computer.
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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. 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
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..., requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . 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.
..., requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . 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.
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... Displays If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
... Displays If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
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Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the internal and external ... monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies...
Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the internal and external ... monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies...
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Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer.
Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer.
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Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. On the second tap, leave your ... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. When circular...
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. On the second tap, leave your ... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. When circular...
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... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the..., lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the..., lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
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... the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the...
... the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the...
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... to remove. 3 Click Remove. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized...
... to remove. 3 Click Remove. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized...
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...percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Charge time... is useful, for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for example on your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). After a long...
...percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Charge time... is useful, for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for example on your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). After a long...
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... Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. For a public, nonsecure network, you are ...click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing. Even if you use public...
... Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. For a public, nonsecure network, you are ...click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing. Even if you use public...
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... a network regardless of whether the computer is displayed. 2 Click Connection Manager. The Dell ControlPoint window is turned on or off. 168 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager is a network connectivity application that enables you to manage all networking ... Intel® Active Management Technology For some systems, Dell uses the Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT, or iAMT®) to allow network administrators to enable and configure your computer's Wi-Fi Network Locator feature: 1 Click the ControlPoint icon (DCP icon) on...
... a network regardless of whether the computer is displayed. 2 Click Connection Manager. The Dell ControlPoint window is turned on or off. 168 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager is a network connectivity application that enables you to manage all networking ... Intel® Active Management Technology For some systems, Dell uses the Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT, or iAMT®) to allow network administrators to enable and configure your computer's Wi-Fi Network Locator feature: 1 Click the ControlPoint icon (DCP icon) on...
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For example, to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page • Web page appearance • Browser history • Accessibility options Setting the Browser Home Page Set a browser home page (...
For example, to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page • Web page appearance • Browser history • Accessibility options Setting the Browser Home Page Set a browser home page (...
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... the use of the window. 176 Accessing the Internet Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you prefer. Language can be greyed out. 2 Click on a web page, try the Zoom feature at the bottom right-hand side of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→...
... the use of the window. 176 Accessing the Internet Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you prefer. Language can be greyed out. 2 Click on a web page, try the Zoom feature at the bottom right-hand side of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→...
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... to have multiple instances of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that are open. The tab feature speeds computer processing by limiting the number of programs that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→...next to Enable Tabbed Browsing. 4 Click to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Accessing the Internet 177 Saving Space by using the Zoom feature. Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by ...
... to have multiple instances of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that are open. The tab feature speeds computer processing by limiting the number of programs that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→...next to Enable Tabbed Browsing. 4 Click to select Enable Quick Tabs check box. Accessing the Internet 177 Saving Space by using the Zoom feature. Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to zoom out. Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by ...
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... and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which allows a pre-formatted style sheet to be used for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet Your Internet security can be considered secure. 178 ... for all the functions that advertisements open pop-ups in a new tab. Clicking any of the radio buttons to enable the accessibility features, or use the vertical slide bar in the security level for this zone to increase or decrease the security for Visual Impairments If ...
... and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which allows a pre-formatted style sheet to be used for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet Your Internet security can be considered secure. 178 ... for all the functions that advertisements open pop-ups in a new tab. Clicking any of the radio buttons to enable the accessibility features, or use the vertical slide bar in the security level for this zone to increase or decrease the security for Visual Impairments If ...
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...8226; Internal networks, which has different levels of different trust levels. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of computer networks are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of ... Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs...
...8226; Internal networks, which has different levels of different trust levels. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of computer networks are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of ... Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs...