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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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...: • 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 of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
...: • 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 of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
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...Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . 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 name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements,...
...Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . 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 name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements,...
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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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... that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter 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 your computer can find (or discover) it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can of...
... that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter 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 your computer can find (or discover) it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can of...
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.... Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer...
.... Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer...
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... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness...
... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness...
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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) 149 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.
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) 149 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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...a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management ... a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and...
...a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management ... a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and...
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... the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. A router connects computers...
... the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. A router connects computers...
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... required for setting up a connection or network. Connecting 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 broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may start automatically, or you have...
... required for setting up a connection or network. Connecting 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 broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may start automatically, or you have...
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... connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more computers with your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. What you Need to each other and the Internet ...
... connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more computers with your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. What you Need to each other and the Internet ...
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... for 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 wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer...
... for 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 wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you ordered your computer...
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... Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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 internal ... click Start or → Help and Support. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for connecting to the instructions provided by...
... Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. 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 internal ... click Start or → Help and Support. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for connecting to the instructions provided by...
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...of your computer. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your computer will detect it and connect to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key ...WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. Connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is within the range of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to the network. You may have made to a Public WLAN (...
...of your computer. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your computer will detect it and connect to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key ...WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. Connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is within the range of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to the network. You may have made to a Public WLAN (...
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...button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping...switch to turn your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. 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. NOTE: By default, the...
...button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping...switch to turn your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. 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. NOTE: By default, the...