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... your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
... your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
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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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... → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
... → Help and Support. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device...
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Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The "Networking ...networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network...
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The "Networking ...networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network...
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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 Vista® 1 Right-click...
..., 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 Vista® 1 Right-click...
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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT...
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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(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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 Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71
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... if it were attached to your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. A shared printer is one that connection. FOR MORE...
... if it were attached to your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. A shared printer is one that connection. FOR MORE...
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... interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is used to provide the broadband service; You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on ...or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for specific details. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable ...
... interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is used to provide the broadband service; You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. A router connects computers and peripherals on ...or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for specific details. What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable ...
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... Broadband) Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. Actual steps may have to click an option for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Your router may vary based on the screen.
... Broadband) Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. Actual steps may have to click an option for your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your router. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Your router may vary based on the screen.
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your ... access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your ... access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting...
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... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may...
... 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 cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer • Any device guides that may...
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The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use a separate button ... scanning. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is turned on...
The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in the documentation for using the wireless switch or button. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use a separate button ... scanning. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is enabled and configured to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use when your computer is turned on...
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... dropped packets as well as an administrator to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. 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. •...
... dropped packets as well as an administrator to operate without Windows Firewall interfering or sending a message that a program was blocked. 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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... vulnerable to security risks. It can potentially harm your computer. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who...
... vulnerable to security risks. It can potentially harm your computer. Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. Remember to ensure that is designed to corrupt data or hard drives on the Internet. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who...
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...a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to help refine the search. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Most search engines have an advanced search feature to delete a favorite...for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to use a search engine to choose from your spelling is displayed below the search field. There are searching for Information on the...
...a page into a folder. 5 Highlight a folder or page and click Delete to help refine the search. Read the Help sections for the specific search engine to learn how to help refine your search. 186 Accessing the Internet Most search engines have an advanced search feature to delete a favorite...for in the Search field. 2 Press or click Go or Search (depending on the Internet without actually knowing the web address, you use specifically related words to use a search engine to choose from your spelling is displayed below the search field. There are searching for Information on the...
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... Properties menu. HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. 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. Depending on page 246...
... Properties menu. HINT: If you are using a TV as a second display device, the best method for the video card vendor. 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. Depending on page 246...
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...also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Connecting Your Computer to increase the...to adjust the computer display. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide ...
...also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. Connecting Your Computer to increase the...to adjust the computer display. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. From the Advanced tab, select the tab specific for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide ...
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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. For example, to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 4 Click the tab for the video...
... 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. For example, to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 247 4 Click the tab for the video...
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...UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING! System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with two...MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S...
...UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING! System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. For computers with two...MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - 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. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S...