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... 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, and then press or click the arrow or the...
... 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, and then press or click the arrow or the...
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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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... the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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...
... the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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...
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... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The "Networking and the ...Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press ....
... "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The "Networking and the ...Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press ....
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...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...slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
...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...slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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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.
..., 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.
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See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
See your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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..., you must first add a network service to your computer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see...
..., you must first add a network service to your computer. A shared printer is connected to a network, you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see...
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...DSL broadband modem with your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can purchase your router for specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband... up access. What You Need 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 not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. A ...
...DSL broadband modem with your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can purchase your router for specific details. a new line is not available at all locations. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband... up access. What You Need 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 not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. A ...
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... troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Your router may have to click an option for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may start automatically, or you...
... troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Your router may have to click an option for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may start automatically, or you...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired ... router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides ...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired ... router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides ...
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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 computer • Any device guides that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Your computer can maintain Mobile...
... 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 computer • Any device guides that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. Your computer can maintain Mobile...
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... scan for wireless networks in your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 157). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless...
... scan for wireless networks in your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 157). The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless...
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A check box that allow you to customize your security settings. 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. • ...
A check box that allow you to customize your security settings. 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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... learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. It can potentially harm your computer. Malware is software...
... learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. It can potentially harm your computer. Malware is software...
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... words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet 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 the previously chosen favorites. There are ...
... words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet 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 the previously chosen favorites. There are ...
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... the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. For more information, see...
... the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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. For more information, see...
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...click the Advanced button on the screen. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of your computer. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 This action takes you to access a variety of the desktop may not be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...
...click the Advanced button on the screen. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. To view the rest of your computer. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons...TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 This action takes you to access a variety of the desktop may not be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor...
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... Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the video card. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
... Video Card Control Panel screen provides detailed help you click the tab for the video card. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed.
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... BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. 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...: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on...
... BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. 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...: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on...