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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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... 69 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 77...
... 69 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 77...
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... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
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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 Computer Batteries...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...
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 Computer Batteries...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...
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... the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides...
... the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides...
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... as Get Programs Online (for viruses. To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application ...that is connected to scan the file for Windows Vista). Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... as Get Programs Online (for viruses. To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application ...that is connected to scan the file for Windows Vista). Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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... click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on 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, and click Uninstall. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on 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, and click Uninstall. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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... confirmation that you received when you ordered your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB... Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell....
... confirmation that you received when you ordered your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB... Network Card" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-45) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell....
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 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. This section provides general procedures for connecting to...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 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. This section provides general procedures for connecting to...
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... and administrator password to -date software. A firewall helps protect computers within the network, as in the case of your network, and check for updates regularly. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 If your network's router is disabled, select this option to add security fixes. To improve the...
... and administrator password to -date software. A firewall helps protect computers within the network, as in the case of your network, and check for updates regularly. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 If your network's router is disabled, select this option to add security fixes. To improve the...
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... switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service...
... switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service...
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... by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 ... WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose... will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next.
... by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. 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 ... WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose... will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next.
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... the Internet and set up your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook 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...
... the Internet and set up your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook 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...
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...and other files for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder... Select Members, and then click Find. After finding and selecting an address, it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. • To add a person to both the group and your Address Book. 5 Repeat for example, Sent Items.dbx). 200 E-mail
...and other files for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk space. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder... Select Members, and then click Find. After finding and selecting an address, it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive. • To add a person to both the group and your Address Book. 5 Repeat for example, Sent Items.dbx). 200 E-mail
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Calling From a Remote Location 1 Use the public IP address, as assigned by default on the remote Windows XP Professional host to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop If the firewall/NAT/router is to set up an account with one of the dynamic naming services that...host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. If your client computer is installed by the ISP, or fully qualified domain name of the computer...
Calling From a Remote Location 1 Use the public IP address, as assigned by default on the remote Windows XP Professional host to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop If the firewall/NAT/router is to set up an account with one of the dynamic naming services that...host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. If your client computer is installed by the ISP, or fully qualified domain name of the computer...
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... attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark, as needed. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for..., and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. ...
... attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark, as needed. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for..., and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the modem. ...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers"...network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP...
...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers"...network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP...