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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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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. 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.
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... setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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...
... setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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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... in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network...not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149....
... in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network...not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. 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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..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
..., 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. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in...
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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 manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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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 the printer icon, and select Set as if it as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared ...
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 the printer icon, and select Set as if it as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared ...
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Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates ... modem or DSL modem for setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. Setting up a typical LAN. ...
Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates ... modem or DSL modem for setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. Setting up a typical LAN. ...
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Your router may vary based on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting ...
Your router may vary based on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting ...
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... up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to obtain... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 ...
... up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to obtain... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 ...
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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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...the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is shipped to you, you can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint... for using the wireless switch or button. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. Other...
...the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for use when your computer is shipped to you, you can use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint... for using the wireless switch or button. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. Other...
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... administrator to turn on a network to On (recommended) provides an additional choice of Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow you to any or all the successful connections in...
... administrator to turn on a network to On (recommended) provides an additional choice of Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for use. 3 Check the Don't allow you to any or all the successful connections in...
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.... Remember to ensure that is always up your antispyware program is designed to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer...
.... Remember to ensure that is always up your antispyware program is designed to infection with spyware. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for : • Computer performance slows • Regular tasks take longer...
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... searching for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your list. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that you can also be accomplished by ... have an advanced search feature to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet This function can use specifically related words to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the...
... searching for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the search engine). Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your list. HINT: When searching for information, make sure that you can also be accomplished by ... have an advanced search feature to help refine your spelling is correct and that your search. 186 Accessing the Internet This function can use specifically related words to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on the...
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... card installed in your computer, your computer. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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...
... card installed in your computer, your computer. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution 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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... appears at one time. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the...listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. You can...
... appears at one time. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the...listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. You can...
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.... This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. Connecting Your Computer to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
.... This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. Connecting Your Computer to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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... WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. 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. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U ...E S S A G E S . - 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 . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or...
... WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. 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. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U ...E S S A G E S . - 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 . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or...