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... Overview 171 What you Need to Connect to the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays...
... Overview 171 What you Need to Connect to the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays...
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... information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center.
... information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center.
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... topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media...
... topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media...
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...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 computer through the Internet to -date software. Software companies regularly update their products to enable ... XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Set up the router, enable data encryption. Use up data encryption on your broadband Internet connection. To set up -to an unauthorized party. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your network, change the network name...
...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 computer through the Internet to -date software. Software companies regularly update their products to enable ... XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Set up the router, enable data encryption. Use up data encryption on your broadband Internet connection. To set up -to an unauthorized party. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your network, change the network name...
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... the Web (World Wide Web). The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of the following Internet connection options: Accessing the Internet 171 These electronic documents that link to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Accessing the Internet Overview The Internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer networks (for both individual and...
... the Web (World Wide Web). The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of the following Internet connection options: Accessing the Internet 171 These electronic documents that link to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Accessing the Internet Overview The Internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer networks (for both individual and...
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... are using a dial-up your Internet connection. If you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your ISP or cellular telephone service for Viewing Internet Sites To view the Internet, you can access the Internet and use the hypertext markup language ...application (a program) that displays web pages. A website is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet If you to move from one document to communicate. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer. A commonly used browser is a...
... are using a dial-up your Internet connection. If you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your ISP or cellular telephone service for Viewing Internet Sites To view the Internet, you can access the Internet and use the hypertext markup language ...application (a program) that displays web pages. A website is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet If you to move from one document to communicate. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer. A commonly used browser is a...
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... window, and type in a web address. Every web page on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet. Accessing the Internet 173 To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open...close any open files, and exit any open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at the top of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. The Connect to the Internet, you do not have an ISP icon on ...
... window, and type in a web address. Every web page on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet. Accessing the Internet 173 To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open...close any open files, and exit any open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at the top of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. The Connect to the Internet, you do not have an ISP icon on ...
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... exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either ... modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup.
... exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either ... modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup.
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... the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. Contact your 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...
... the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. Contact your 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...
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...pages have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. Fonts describe the size, shape, and style of the window. 176 Accessing the Internet Colors Languages Font Text size From the color selection window you prefer. Increase or decrease text size by: Press . If you wish ...Click on the text color palette and a box of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text on a web page, try the Zoom...
...pages have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. Fonts describe the size, shape, and style of the window. 176 Accessing the Internet Colors Languages Font Text size From the color selection window you prefer. Increase or decrease text size by: Press . If you wish ...Click on the text color palette and a box of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text on a web page, try the Zoom...
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... 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 . Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to select Enable Quick Tabs... the way the Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to have multiple instances of the websites that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click...
... 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 . Hold the key down while pressing the minus (-) key to select Enable Quick Tabs... the way the Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log of Internet Explorer running simultaneously. It is not necessary to have multiple instances of the websites that are open. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click...
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...hyperlinks in a new tab without redirecting 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 allows a pre-formatted style sheet to increase... or decrease the security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet Your Internet security can be increased, but you lose the ability to ignore certain colors and fonts on the Security page will open...
...hyperlinks in a new tab without redirecting 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 allows a pre-formatted style sheet to increase... or decrease the security for Your Computer While Accessing the Internet Your Internet security can be increased, but you lose the ability to ignore certain colors and fonts on the Security page will open...
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...is a software device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which are connected to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your computer for updates... Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. The basic task of a firewall is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which...VirusScan. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support...
...is a software device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which are connected to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your computer for updates... Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. The basic task of a firewall is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which...VirusScan. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support...
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Another menu will appear that the toolbar is currently turned on. 3 Click a toolbar to block content from the Internet. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Content tab. 3 Click Enable in the top of the browser to Favorites. Bookmarking Favorite Websites Save the address of frequently visited...
Another menu will appear that the toolbar is currently turned on. 3 Click a toolbar to block content from the Internet. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Content tab. 3 Click Enable in the top of the browser to Favorites. Bookmarking Favorite Websites Save the address of frequently visited...
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...they are stored. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. This function was designed to make travel to store this can delete or decrease ...the amount of space the temporary files and history logs use. 1 From Internet Explorer, click the Internet Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 ...
...they are stored. Deleting the browser history can become a drain on the computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the browser history section, click Delete. This function was designed to make travel to store this can delete or decrease ...the amount of space the temporary files and history logs use. 1 From Internet Explorer, click the Internet Options tab. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history, and then minimize the amount of space by clicking Settings. 3 ...
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... from most service providers offers an Internet Connection Wizard to help you connect to the Internet and set up a new E-mail Account With an Internet connection and an e-mail service, you can exchange e-mail messages with family, friends, and co-workers over the Internet. E-mail Setting up your incoming and... Express are the default e-mail applications for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP respectively. The e-mail software from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your email account...
... from most service providers offers an Internet Connection Wizard to help you connect to the Internet and set up a new E-mail Account With an Internet connection and an e-mail service, you can exchange e-mail messages with family, friends, and co-workers over the Internet. E-mail Setting up your incoming and... Express are the default e-mail applications for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP respectively. The e-mail software from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your email account...
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... Outlook Express: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Accounts. 3 In the Internet Accounts dialog box, click Add or Remove. 4 Select Mail or to open the Internet Connection Wizard, and then follow the instructions to add or remove, click Next, and then follow the online instructions. Windows Vista To...
... Outlook Express: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Accounts. 3 In the Internet Accounts dialog box, click Add or Remove. 4 Select Mail or to open the Internet Connection Wizard, and then follow the instructions to add or remove, click Next, and then follow the online instructions. Windows Vista To...
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... depending on the speed supported by the network card in use, lights on these devices flicker. Ports 319 Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster...
... depending on the speed supported by the network card in use, lights on these devices flicker. Ports 319 Data moves through the network to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Ethernet Port An ethernet port uses twisted pair conductors for networking and faster...
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...your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Getting Help 337 Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. To contact Dell for you can find contact information on your area. Contacting Dell For customers in the Choose A Country/Region ...Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com. 2 Verify your country or region in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you .
...your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Getting Help 337 Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. To contact Dell for you can find contact information on your area. Contacting Dell For customers in the Choose A Country/Region ...Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com. 2 Verify your country or region in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you .
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...group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to the resources. Software that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A technology that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. dual display mode ...group of your display. A consortium of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in which two...
...group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to the resources. Software that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A technology that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. dual display mode ...group of your display. A consortium of the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) used for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD+RW technology is not installed in which two...