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...to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a...the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
...to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a...the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
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...Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 ...Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software...
...Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 ...Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ... The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
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... Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display ... 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4....
... Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display ... 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4....
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NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window ...• This is my main Monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the...
NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window ...• This is my main Monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the...
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.... NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. Advanced users can be saved to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) ...interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. The data can customize the ...
.... NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to monitor, track and log performance characteristics of compatible components inside your computer. Advanced users can be saved to change made to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) ...interface. Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. View System Information This section of the chassis LEDs. The data can customize the ...
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... your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance...
... your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 You can customize the NVIDIA Monitor to: • Choose key performance...
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... Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA •...
... Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your computer, see the documentation that came with your computer. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA •...
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... key combination - Also see the documentation that is displayed for the video card vendor. A variety of connection. Use the control panel that came with your television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
... key combination - Also see the documentation that is displayed for the video card vendor. A variety of connection. Use the control panel that came with your television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your TV, you must enable your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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...and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for video card and TV display resolution. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and ...you have set the display configuration. To ensure that you adjust the display settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 211). This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the...
...and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with vendor settings for video card and TV display resolution. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and ...you have set the display configuration. To ensure that you adjust the display settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 211). This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Can be used to function as: • Clone (show the same display as the...
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... not Recognize a Signal 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Disconnect the S-Video cable from the computer to the TV and you are connecting an S-Video cable from the TV. 3 Look on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings EXAMPLE: If...
... not Recognize a Signal 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Disconnect the S-Video cable from the computer to the TV and you are connecting an S-Video cable from the TV. 3 Look on the back of the TV, then select option #8 for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings EXAMPLE: If...
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...Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance 240 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Display Properties menu appears. Configure the Display Views After you have successfully connected your computer to your TV or projector, you can configure the... display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or ...
...Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance 240 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Display Properties menu appears. Configure the Display Views After you have successfully connected your computer to your TV or projector, you can configure the... display for the computer and the TV or projector by using the following: • Windows Display Properties Settings • Video card display control menu • TV or ...
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...8594; Displays tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to switch the display image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ...external device simultaneously. Press to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor ...
...8594; Displays tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to switch the display image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the ...external device simultaneously. Press to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor ...
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..., see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display...
..., see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. NOTE: You can also use the video card control panel available through the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display...
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...the monitor. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of the desktop may not be visible. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select the resolution, color level, ...that usually appears at one time. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text...
...the monitor. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of the desktop may not be visible. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Select the resolution, color level, ...that usually appears at one time. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text...
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...Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties... the manufacturer's name for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Some video card vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help information. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may conflict with custom display settings...
...Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. NOTE: If you use the Windows Display Properties... the manufacturer's name for the video card installed in your computer, your computer. Some video card vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help information. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may conflict with custom display settings...
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... as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for using the control panel features. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window...
... as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for using the control panel features. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, if the computer has an Nvidia video card, the Nvidia Control Panel is displayed. The Personalize appearance and sounds window...
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...you through selections for resolutions and desktop setup. For information about the TV wizard. 248 Connecting Your Computer to configure your TV. Select the Run multiple display wizard option to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings For information about the video card wizard, see the Control Panel ...menu, select the Display category. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to your TV set up correctly, the wizard for your desired computer and TV display settings. 6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display ...
...you through selections for resolutions and desktop setup. For information about the TV wizard. 248 Connecting Your Computer to configure your TV. Select the Run multiple display wizard option to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings For information about the video card wizard, see the Control Panel ...menu, select the Display category. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to your TV set up correctly, the wizard for your desired computer and TV display settings. 6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display ...
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... as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that is available. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to...
... as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of Windows Help and support for that is available. Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to...
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... as a display device on the TV and the computer. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings This method... provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. 4 After ...
... as a display device on the TV and the computer. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings This method... provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. 4 After ...