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Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the ...topic or task you want to use the search option. 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 ...
Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the ...topic or task you want to use the search option. 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 ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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... 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...8594; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
... 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...8594; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
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...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 a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press ...
...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 a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press ...
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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®...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ...
..., 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®...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ...
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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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79.
..., 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. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79.
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See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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. From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your computer.
See your printer(s) through the Start button. 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. 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 it were attached to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. Sharing Printers on a network, you must first add a network service to that receives input from...
... Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it were attached to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on page 149. Sharing Printers on a network, you must first add a network service to that receives input from...
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... access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network... to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details.
... access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network... to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details.
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Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click ...
Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click ...
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... networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... and Support. Setting 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 attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection...
... networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→... and Support. Setting 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 attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection...
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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 accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
... 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 accompanied your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with...
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...use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling ... can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in position for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the ...
...use a separate button or switch for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling ... can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Follow the instructions in the documentation for wireless networks in position for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for using the ...
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Setting Windows Firewall to customize your security settings. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that says Don't allow exceptions is available for ...
Setting Windows Firewall to customize your security settings. The Windows Firewall window provides several tabs that a program was blocked. The Advanced tab allows more specific settings. • The Network Connection Settings tab provides the option for a complete Windows Firewall restore. A check box that says Don't allow exceptions is available for ...
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... at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to...
... at the Microsoft website (microsoft.com). 182 Accessing the Internet Spyware and malware can also be used for Windows Vista, visit the Microsoft Catalog at specific targets. For example, you can record every key you are not connected to the Internet Preventing Spyware and Malware Infection Several options are available to...
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...to Folder 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 your spelling is displayed below the search field. Each search engine may behave differently. 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 the previously chosen ...
...to Folder 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 your spelling is displayed below the search field. Each search engine may behave differently. 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 the previously chosen ...
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... in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. 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. Then select the tab...
... in your computer may also provide special wizard software to enable the TV display option, along with extensive help information. 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. Then select the tab...
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... the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the...tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to a TV...
... the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the...tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be visible. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to a TV...
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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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia...
... 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. This tab will display the manufacturer's name for the Nvidia video card. 5 Launch the Nvidia...
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..., or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 batteries installed, the... THIS BATTERY. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
..., or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 batteries installed, the... THIS BATTERY. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...