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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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... 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 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...
... 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 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...
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...Vista 114 Windows XP 115 Sharing Files With Password Protection. . . . . . 115 Restricting Access to a File 115 Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer . . 116 Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista... 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup...Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . ...
...Vista 114 Windows XP 115 Sharing Files With Password Protection. . . . . . 115 Restricting Access to a File 115 Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer . . 116 Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista... 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup...Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . ...
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11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop... 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 LAN 151 Wireless...
11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop... 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 LAN 151 Wireless...
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...174; XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. 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...
...174; XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. 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...
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...application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different options to scan the file for Windows Vista). NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the ...instructions on your computer is offering the application. If your screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the ...
...application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different options to scan the file for Windows Vista). NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the ...instructions on your computer is offering the application. If your screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the ...
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...want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 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... to remove. 3 Click Remove. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall...
...want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 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... to remove. 3 Click Remove. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall...
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... in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click...
... in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click...
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... and click Connect. 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. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the...
... and click Connect. 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. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the...
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...or access point. Some of the Dell wireless printers use wizard to help you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Generally ad hoc networks are used for the printer. HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at ...other computers you set up the network. 1 From the Network and Sharing Center, click Tasks→ Setup a connection or network. 2 Click Set up a wireless ad hoc network information screen appears. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to-use an ad hoc network to -computer) network→ Next. The Set up...
...or access point. Some of the Dell wireless printers use wizard to help you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Generally ad hoc networks are used for the printer. HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at ...other computers you set up the network. 1 From the Network and Sharing Center, click Tasks→ Setup a connection or network. 2 Click Set up a wireless ad hoc network information screen appears. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to-use an ad hoc network to -computer) network→ Next. The Set up...
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... router. To set up the router, enable data encryption. Follow these steps to -date software. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your Internet browser and operating systems on all computers on...
... router. To set up the router, enable data encryption. Follow these steps to -date software. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of your Internet browser and operating systems on all computers on...
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... Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. When you first connect to a wireless network,...Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network...
... Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. When you first connect to a wireless network,...Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network...
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...Web Addresses A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL), provides the location of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of a website. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you... want to set 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 and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. 1 To view a particular...
...Web Addresses A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL), provides the location of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of a website. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you... want to set 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 and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. 1 To view a particular...
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... outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook Express are the default e-mail applications for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP respectively. E-mail 191 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...
... outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook Express are the default e-mail applications for Windows Vista® and Windows® XP respectively. E-mail 191 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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Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Windows XP 1 Click Start → ... INFORMATION: To learn more about backing up e-mail messages, see "Back up ) your disk space. • To add a person to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. After finding and selecting an address, it to both the group and your files" in the wizard. Backing Up E-mail Messages You can back...
Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up the folder, copy it is defined. Windows XP 1 Click Start → ... INFORMATION: To learn more about backing up e-mail messages, see "Back up ) your disk space. • To add a person to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. After finding and selecting an address, it to both the group and your files" in the wizard. Backing Up E-mail Messages You can back...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse.... I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse.... I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is functioning. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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...can help you get one. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 7 Click the Windows Vista start button™ , and click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) ...or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet, see your Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have...
...can help you get one. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 7 Click the Windows Vista start button™ , and click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) ...or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet, see your Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have...