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... computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information 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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your... option. 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.
... computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information 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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your... option. 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.
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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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...components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to .... Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System ...
...components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to .... Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System ...
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...XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific... Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Wireless Networking ...
...XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific... Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Wireless Networking ...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ..., 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. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ..., 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. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows...
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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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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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your computer. 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. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
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... your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Once you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that...
... your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Once you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as the default. Sharing Printers on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that...
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... have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151... You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
... have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151... You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details.
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... have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your Internet service...
... have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your computer to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your Internet service...
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... required for your computer or look for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with your wireless router. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ ...
... required for your computer or look for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure...the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with your wireless router. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network 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 computer • Any device guides that may have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
... 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 have come on the media that location may not necessarily be within a cellular...
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...as the switch is turned off , or in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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 page... network connections. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
...as the switch is turned off , or in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. 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 page... network connections. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307...
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... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to boost the security settings. A check box that says...
... all the successful connections in a designated file. • The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow computers on Windows Firewall. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for Windows Firewall to be applied to boost the security settings. A check box that says...
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... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Malware is software that your antispyware program is designed to infection with spyware. Several indicators point to...
... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. HINT: Use trusted websites when downloading files. Malware is software that your antispyware program is designed to infection with spyware. Several indicators point to...
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... and that you use a search engine to search for information, make sure that 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 words you can also be accomplished... and click Move to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . This function can use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is displayed below the search field.
... and that you use a search engine to search for information, make sure that 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 words you can also be accomplished... and click Move to Folder to move a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to delete a favorite from . This function can use specifically related words to help refine your spelling is displayed below the search field.
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...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. Connecting Your Computer to...
...: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. 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. Connecting Your Computer to...
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...the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The ...appear smaller on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of the desktop may not be visible. You may no longer be able to resolve...
...the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The ...appear smaller on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for the monitor. To view the rest of the desktop may not be visible. You may no longer be able to resolve...
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... Wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. 4 Click the tab for using the control panel features. The left side of the desktop...
... Wizard to access a Multiple Displays Wizard for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. 4 Click the tab for using the control panel features. The left side of the desktop...
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...H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING... YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE ...
...H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING... YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE ...