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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC...
... Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC...
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... 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN 150 What You Need to Set up a LAN 151 Setting up a new...
... 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area Networks (LAN 150 What You Need to Set up a LAN 151 Setting up a new...
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...Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks... (Hotspots 165 Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166 Scanning for a Wireless Network 167 Enabling the Network Locator 167...
...Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164 Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks... (Hotspots 165 Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 166 Scanning for a Wireless Network 167 Enabling the Network Locator 167...
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... a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and Malware 259 18 Contents
... a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses . . . 257 Dealing With Cookies 258 Blocking all Cookies 258 Avoiding Spyware and Malware 259 18 Contents
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... access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
... access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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...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 basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2... Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. 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. The device guide provides helpful information about ...
...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 basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2... Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. 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. The device guide provides helpful information about ...
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...• Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • ...Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service...
...• Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • ...Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service...
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...; Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device...
...; Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device...
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... is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one that receives input from more about connecting to that connection. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer...
... is connected to a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one that receives input from more about connecting to that connection. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer...
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For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- ... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter ...
For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- ... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter ...
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet.
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer. • Access drives and files on another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet.
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..." on some Dell computers. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN)... to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to each other through the process of setting up a local area ...
..." on some Dell computers. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN)... to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to each other through the process of setting up a local area ...
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DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router has multiple ports, each other, ...
DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router has multiple ports, each other, ...
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... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and...
... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and...
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...→ Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a...; Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the...
...→ Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a...; Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the...
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... order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
... order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for your wireless router. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top...and click Connect. Install the required software according to a WLAN, see the device guides that 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 the ...
... do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for your wireless router. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top...and click Connect. Install the required software according to a WLAN, see the device guides that 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 the ...
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...range of your Start menu. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you come into range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it and connect to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP... WLAN is a secured network. Add this information from your network and is established when the wireless router is unique to a WLAN" on to your lists of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may...
...range of your Start menu. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you come into range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it and connect to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP... WLAN is a secured network. Add this information from your network and is established when the wireless router is unique to a WLAN" on to your lists of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may...
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...to turn your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be ...'s documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use a separate button or switch...
...to turn your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be ...'s documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use a separate button or switch...