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... Accessing the Settings tab of 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...
... Accessing the Settings tab of 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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Using a TV 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...
Using a TV 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...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so ... the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays 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. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so ... the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
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...desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, 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 The Display Properties window appears....
...desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, 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 The Display Properties window appears....
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... Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select...
... Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select...
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... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can be used . NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Profile Policies...
... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. This information can be used . NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Profile Policies...
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...) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
...) 131 These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... on your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting 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 current video card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a...
... on your computer. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting 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 current video card. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a...
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...and your computer to work with the TV. Then select the tab for the video card to select the display settings. • Function key combination - Use the control panel that is displayed for the video card vendor. Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used ...to cycle through views after display settings are available to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - The input video mode should match the type of connection. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1 Determine the type of connection you want to use....
...and your computer to work with the TV. Then select the tab for the video card to select the display settings. • Function key combination - Use the control panel that is displayed for the video card vendor. Can be used to select display arrangement but these are best used ...to cycle through views after display settings are available to set up the display arrangement: • Vendor video card control panel - The input video mode should match the type of connection. Performing the Basic Connection Steps 1 Determine the type of connection you want to use....
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... are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the TV. This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly ...11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the video card to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to select display arrangement but may ...
... are using S/PDIF digital audio, you adjust the display settings for the TV. This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Tips Action Remember Adjusting display settings Use the vendor control panel for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly ...11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the video card to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to select display arrangement but may ...
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... Settings FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on the back of the TV for the connection labeled S-Video 1. 4 Reconnect the S-Video cable to the correct connection for S-Video 1. 5 Turn on the TV. 6 Access the TV... menu and select option #8 AV3 (S-Video 1). 7 Access the Display Properties Menu on the computer. 8 Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to the TV and you are connecting an S-Video cable from the TV. 3 Look on the back of...
... Settings FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a video card control panel, see "Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings" on the back of the TV for the connection labeled S-Video 1. 4 Reconnect the S-Video cable to the correct connection for S-Video 1. 5 Turn on the TV. 6 Access the TV... menu and select option #8 AV3 (S-Video 1). 7 Access the Display Properties Menu on the computer. 8 Select the tab for the vendor video card. 9 Use the vendor video card control panel to the TV and you are connecting an S-Video cable from the TV. 3 Look on the back of...
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..., 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 Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for ...on this option may vary for appearance and themes. (The name of this menu include: • Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance 240 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Display Properties menu appears.
..., 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 Projector display control wizards Use the Display Properties menu to enable the TV monitor as a display device for ...on this option may vary for appearance and themes. (The name of this menu include: • Themes • Screen Saver • Settings • Desktop • Appearance 240 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Display Properties menu appears.
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... display or the external device, depending on page 246. For more about configuring display settings, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your primary display after docking): 1 Access the Display Properties window and click the Settings tab. 2 Click Advanced→...to a TV. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on , the ...
... display or the external device, depending on page 246. For more about configuring display settings, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your primary display after docking): 1 Access the Display Properties window and click the Settings tab. 2 Click Advanced→...to a TV. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on , the ...
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...the tab for the computer display. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special...enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting...
...the tab for the computer display. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with custom display settings. For more information, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special...enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. Connecting Your Computer to adjust the display resolution for the video card vendor. Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu Use the Windows Display Properties menu to a TV and Adjusting...
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...Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. To view the rest of the desktop may not be displayed...by using an unsupported refresh rate. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able 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 the Troubleshoot button to increase the ...
...Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. To view the rest of the desktop may not be displayed...by using an unsupported refresh rate. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be able 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 the Troubleshoot button to increase the ...
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...sensitive help information. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The control panel supplies the vendor's recommended settings. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with extensive help • Display settings wizards • TV ... 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to a TV and ...
...sensitive help information. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The control panel supplies the vendor's recommended settings. The video card control panel may have a special video control panel with extensive help • Display settings wizards • TV ... 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. Depending on the video card installed in your computer may also provide special wizard software to a TV and ...
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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 Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for using the control panel... features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help...
... 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 Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia Control Panel. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for using the control panel... features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the video card installed in your computer, see Windows Help...
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...Adjusting Display Settings Select the Run multiple display wizard option to your TV. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to help you have the connection to configure your TV for Multiple Displays is ...the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for resolutions and desktop setup. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. See the detailed help information that came with the video card control panel. 6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category...
...Adjusting Display Settings Select the Run multiple display wizard option to your TV. Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings The video card control panel may also offer a TV wizard to help you have the connection to configure your TV for Multiple Displays is ...the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for resolutions and desktop setup. Windows XP 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the Nvidia Control Panel. See the detailed help information that came with the video card control panel. 6 From the Select a Task menu, select the Display category...
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...Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the help that category. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no ...• Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. 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...
...Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the help that category. Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no ...• Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. 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...
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...TV. 5 Turn on the Display Properties menu. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. 4 After ensuring that you are not True Use the control ...panel for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to...
...TV. 5 Turn on the Display Properties menu. TV Resolution is Blurry Use the control panel for video card and TV display resolution. This method provides the best coordination for the video card vendor to set the display resolution. 4 After ensuring that you are not True Use the control ...panel for the video card vendor to adjust color settings. This method provides the best coordination for video card and TV display. Use this same control panel to adjust display resolution. 250 Connecting Your Computer to...