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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 ... 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task...
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 ... 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. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task...
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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. 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
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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..., see 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. Exporting System Information as...
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..., see 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. Exporting System Information as...
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...is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a ...network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking.
...is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a ...network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking.
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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. Windows®...
..., 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. 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. 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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Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. 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 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. 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 71 See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
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... one that connection. Once you can add your printer to your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. Sharing Printers on the network, you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer...
... one that connection. Once you can add your printer to your printer on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. Sharing Printers on the network, you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer...
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... computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router -...
... computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for Broadband Access • You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (...LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router -...
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... Network From your computer. Your router 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 router. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. The Network Connection Wizard...
... Network From your computer. Your router 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 router. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. The Network Connection Wizard...
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... a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View... following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look...
... a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View... following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look...
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..., Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards 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 your card if you purchased it separately...
..., Mobile Broadband) 159 Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards 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 your card if you purchased it separately...
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... the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. 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 157). 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) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan...
... the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. Follow the instructions in your vicinity. 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 157). 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) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan...
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... exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types 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. •...
... exceptions is available for a complete Windows Firewall restore. The Exceptions tab allows certain program types 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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... the Internet. It can use anti-spyware programs to date. For example, you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Malware is always up to secure, check, and/or clean up your antispyware program is software that your computer. Several indicators point to security...
... the Internet. It can use anti-spyware programs to date. For example, you can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Malware is always up to secure, check, and/or clean up your antispyware program is software that your computer. Several indicators point to security...
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... have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Searching for information, make sure that you are searching for information. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet HINT: When searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information...engines to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your spelling is correct and that your list.
... have an advanced search feature to help refine the search. Searching for information, make sure that you are searching for information. This function can use specifically related words to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet HINT: When searching for Information on the Internet If you need to find information...engines to use it. 1 Access a common search engine and type the word or combination of the previously chosen favorites. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to choose from your spelling is correct and that your list.
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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. HINT: If you are...
...: 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. HINT: If you are...
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...mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. For additional settings...on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons ...
...mode. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTICE: You can change the screen resolution. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Connecting Your Computer to pan up, down, left, and right. For additional settings...on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be able to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons ...
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The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the ...
The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, to help information for the specific video card, the appropriate video card control panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the ...
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... F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING! See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF.... System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. 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 THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 ...
... F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING! See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF.... System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. 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 THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 ...