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... or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. 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...
... or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. 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 (listed under Tasks). Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration 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...
...→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration 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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...If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network..., use the Search feature to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
...If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network..., use the Search feature to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. ...
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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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... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
... "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device.
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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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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.... A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. A shared printer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on...
.... A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. A shared printer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on...
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... • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access ... digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The...
... • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access ... digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The...
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Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the Network From your computer to ...
Setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Connecting to the Network From your computer to ...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top ... Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting up a wireless Internet connection...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top ... Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting 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 location may have come on the media that accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your card...
... 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 on the media that accompanied your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your card...
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..., you must first enable and configure the 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 Switch..." on only when the computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
..., you must first enable and configure the 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 Switch..." on only when the computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
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... will send a message every time it blocks a program. Setting Windows Firewall to share error and status information with an x (Off). 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...
... will send a message every time it blocks a program. Setting Windows Firewall to share error and status information with an x (Off). 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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... who do not protect their computers. Some malware can record every key you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. For example, you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to discover information about...
... who do not protect their computers. Some malware can record every key you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. For example, you press, which may allow the capture of computer program used to discover information about...
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...the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. HINT: When searching for in the Search ...field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Searching for information. 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 are many search...
...the Favorites menu and a drop-down list appears with all of related web pages is displayed below the search field. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Each search engine may behave differently. HINT: When searching for in the Search ...field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Searching for information. 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 are many search...
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... menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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. The video card control...
... menu to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 243 Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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. The video card control...
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...You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on ...NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended...
...You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on ...NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended...
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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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the video card. 4 Click the tab 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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the video card. 4 Click the tab for...
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... E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. HIT F1... R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . For computers with two...
... E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. HIT F1... R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . For computers with two...