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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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Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
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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...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
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...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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Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version...
Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version...
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... contains programs and tools to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your...
... contains programs and tools to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your...
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Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file ...and follow the instructions on your computer is offering the application. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application...
Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file ...and follow the instructions on your computer is offering the application. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application...
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...Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove. 3 Click Remove. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application... Follow the instructions on your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want...
...Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove. 3 Click Remove. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application... Follow the instructions on your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want...
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...according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, ... for your router. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer. Setting up a connection or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which...
...according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, ... for your router. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer. Setting up a connection or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which...
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..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required...
..., Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required...
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... firewall. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your network's router is disabled, select this option to -date software. Software companies regularly update their products...
... firewall. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your network's router is disabled, select this option to -date software. Software companies regularly update their products...
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... and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi...
... and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi...
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...network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) For a public, nonsecure network... system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Subscribe to Secure Your Computer"...
...network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) For a public, nonsecure network... system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Subscribe to Secure Your Computer"...
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... in your computer is turned on only when the computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling...
... in your computer is turned on only when the computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling...
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...browser window, and type in a web address. A common format for information on the screen to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search....dell.com. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Internet has a URL. Setting up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network ...
...browser window, and type in a web address. A common format for information on the screen to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search....dell.com. If you do not have an ISP icon on the Internet has a URL. Setting up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network ...
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Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up...will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or ...
Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up...will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or ...
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...Internet service provider and the information that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time... connecting again later. Web Browser Settings By altering the browser settings you use Internet Explorer. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware...
...Internet service provider and the information that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time... connecting again later. Web Browser Settings By altering the browser settings you use Internet Explorer. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware...
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... the hyperlinks. Language can be selected to smallest. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to control web page appearance. Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors...
... the hyperlinks. Language can be selected to smallest. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to control web page appearance. Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors...
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... used to store this information. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ...space by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that are open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
... used to store this information. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ...space by using the Zoom feature. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that are open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
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... web pages. Click on any of the other programs section, click A new tab in a new tab. Clicking any of your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
... web pages. Click on any of the other programs section, click A new tab in a new tab. Clicking any of your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
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... computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Firewalls Firewalls are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of higher trust ...VirusScan. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Windows Firewall Settings window...
... computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Firewalls Firewalls are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of higher trust ...VirusScan. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Windows Firewall Settings window...