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Microsoft Windows Help and Support This 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task ...
Microsoft Windows Help and Support This 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task ...
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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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 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 ...
Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 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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...page 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 the Search field. 3 Press . Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available...
...page 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 the Search field. 3 Press . Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available...
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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. use slide bar to check...
..., 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. use slide bar to check...
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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. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems...
..., 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. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems...
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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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... and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer 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. A shared printer is connected to a network, you use...
... and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Setting the Default Printer Set the printer 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. A shared printer is connected to a network, you use...
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...Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. ...(LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; A router connects computers and peripherals ...
...Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. ...(LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; A router connects computers and peripherals ...
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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 router.
... 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 router.
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...Connect. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according 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....
...Connect. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according 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....
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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 accompanied your card if you purchased it separately. Contact your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media...
... 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 accompanied your card if you purchased it separately. Contact your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media...
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...disabled and not configured for use when your vicinity. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off .
...disabled and not configured for use when your vicinity. Follow the instructions in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off .
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... to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs 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 connection types available. •...
... to share error and status information with an x (Off). The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs 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 connection types available. •...
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Spyware and malware can potentially harm your computer. Several indicators point to security risks. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who ...
Spyware and malware can potentially harm your computer. Several indicators point to security risks. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who ...
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... to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to find information (a web page) on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of related web pages... is displayed below the search field. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to use specifically related words to help refine your list. This function can use a search engine to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go...
... to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to find information (a web page) on the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of related web pages... is displayed below the search field. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to use specifically related words to help refine your list. This function can use a search engine to search for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go...
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... the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. NOTE: You can also...
... the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 Then select the tab for the computer display. 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. NOTE: You can also...
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... supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support...additional control features to pan up, down, left, and right. HINT: The capacities of the Display Properties window allows you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be...
... supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support...additional control features to pan up, down, left, and right. HINT: The capacities of the Display Properties window allows you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be...
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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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...See "System Setup" 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. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER ... BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE,...
...See "System Setup" 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. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER ... BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE,...