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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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your ...
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 magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your ...
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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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...Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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 to ...
...Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. 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 to ...
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Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding... Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name ...
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding... Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name ...
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... 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. use slide bar to check... if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.
... 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. use slide bar to check... if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.
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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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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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... printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can add your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection...
... printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can add your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one that connection...
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...the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you Need for specific details. a new line is particularly suited to your router for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider....broadband access. What You Need to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access....
...the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. What you Need for specific details. a new line is particularly suited to your router for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider....broadband access. What You Need to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to a cable modem or DSL modem for setting up access....
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... may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support...
... may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support...
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...guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look... for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View...
...guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look... for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View...
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..., also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that location 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...
..., also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that location 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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..., as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system ...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use when your vicinity. DCP ...
..., as long as the switch is enabled and configured to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system ...Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use when your vicinity. DCP ...
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... and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. 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 use. 3 Check the Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
... and Off. This option places the firewall at the default status. 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 use. 3 Check the Don't allow for a complete Windows Firewall restore.
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... banking information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up to...
... banking information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Watch for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Be careful when obtaining free files on computers. Spyware and malware can use anti-spyware programs to secure, check, and/or clean up to...
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... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. 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 use ... 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 the search. Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for information. Most search engines have an advanced search...
... the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. 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 use ... 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 the search. Each search engine may behave differently. There are searching for information. Most search engines have an advanced search...
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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 ...
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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... 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 monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by...appears at one time. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. This action takes you can also click...
... 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 monitor. For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by...appears at one time. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. This action takes you can also click...
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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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the...
... 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the...
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... 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 D . - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Troubleshooting 279...
... 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 D . - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Troubleshooting 279...