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... Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
... Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and...
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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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... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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...
... about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless ... a program 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 search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless ... a program 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.
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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. use slide bar to check...
..., 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. use slide bar to check...
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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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into...
..., 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. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into...
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer.
Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. See 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 computer.
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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 printer to a shared printer on the printer icon, and select Set ...
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 printer to a shared printer on the printer icon, and select Set ...
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.... If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. a new line ...
.... If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. a new line ...
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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 click an option for your router. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer. Setting up...
... 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 click an option for your router. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer. Setting up...
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...Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn...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 came with installation media, which usually contains installation ...
...Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn...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 came with installation media, which usually contains installation ...
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... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone.
... a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may have come on the media that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone.
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... networks in your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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...network connections. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
... networks in your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 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...network connections. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.
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... Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow you to the left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program...
... Message Protocol (ICMP) settings allow you to the left are green with a checkmark (On) or red with one another choice. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. Windows Firewall will send a message every time it blocks a program...
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... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card...
... the capture of computer program used to discover information about compatible antispyware and anti-malware software programs for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about individuals who do not protect their computers. Spyware and Malware Spyware is a type of your credit card...
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... for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. This function can use specifically related words to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to search 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 are many search engines ...
... for information, make sure that your spelling is correct and that you can also be accomplished by pressing the key combination. This function can use specifically related words to help refine the search. Searching for Information on the Internet If you need to search 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 are many search engines ...
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... video card vendor. Then select the tab for the computer display. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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...
... video card vendor. Then select the tab for the computer display. From the Display Properties window, click Settings→ Advanced. 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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...Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. If the video resolution setting ...Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to pan up, down, left, and right. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen,...
...Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. If the video resolution setting ...Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to pan up, down, left, and right. Connecting Your Computer to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. HINT: The capacities of the screen,...
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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 left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, if the computer has an...
... 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 left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. For example, if the computer has an...
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... System board failure 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. Connect the correct AC adapter. BATTERY IS...N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. THE...
... System board failure 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. Connect the correct AC adapter. BATTERY IS...N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. THE...