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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. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, ...
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. 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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... menu. 5 Click Save. 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...
... menu. 5 Click Save. 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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... 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. The device guide provides... program in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a ...
... 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. The device guide provides... program in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a ...
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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. The Display Properties window appears...
..., 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. The Display Properties window appears...
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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is...
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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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... as if it were attached to your computer. 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 the default.
... as if it were attached to your computer. 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 the default.
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... card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide... the broadband service; What 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. You can...
... card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide... the broadband service; What 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. You can...
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... Wizard may start automatically, or you may have to click an option for 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...
... Wizard may start automatically, or you may have to click an option for 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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...the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been ..., 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...
...the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been ..., 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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... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call from your card...
... cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that accompanied your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to make a call from your card...
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... a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 ...
... a few seconds (see "System Setup" on or off . NOTE: The light turns on page 157). The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is shipped to you, 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 ...
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... status information with an x (Off). General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 This option places the firewall at...
... status information with an x (Off). General tab Exceptions tab Advanced tab The General tab displays two settings: On and Off. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Accessing the Internet 181 This option places the firewall at...
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... Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Several indicators point to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for : • Computer...
... Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Several indicators point to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for : • Computer...
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... the search engine). A list of words you are many search engines to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. There are searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of related web pages is listed. ...
... the search engine). A list of words you are many search engines to choose from your search. 186 Accessing the Internet This function can use specifically related words to help refine your list. There are searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information (a web page) on... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use a search engine to search for the specific search engine to learn how to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of related web pages is listed. ...
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... select the tab for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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. From the Display Properties...
... select the tab for configuring the display resolution is the video card control panel available through the Display Properties menu. 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. From the Display Properties...
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You may no longer be visible. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and... by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For...
You may no longer be visible. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of your computer. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and... by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For...
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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 example, to Configure Display Settings Depending on the video card installed in your computer...
... 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 example, to Configure Display Settings Depending on the video card installed in your computer...
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... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE...
... SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE...