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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 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button...
...: • 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 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button...
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See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 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 ...
See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 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 ...
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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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... Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in the following section that you need to...
... Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in the following section that you need to...
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... connected to a shared printer on the network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the...
... connected to a shared printer on the network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a network, you can use most often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the...
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...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or... You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge ...
...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or... You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge ...
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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) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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...up 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. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over ...any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers....
...up 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. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over ...any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers....
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... or cable television line is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page...
... or cable television line is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page...
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... the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for your router. Your router may vary based on...
... the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for your router. Your router may vary based on...
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...your computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through ... • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the...
...your computer. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through ... • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the...
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... your computer and then search for that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN...
... your computer and then search for that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN...
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...® 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 related topics ... INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a ...
...® 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 related topics ... INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a ...
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...a secured network. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you come into range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it and connect to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) You may have made to your Start menu. Add this information from your network administrator.... Some computers may even display a pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted...
...a secured network. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you come into range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it and connect to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) You may have made to your Start menu. Add this information from your network administrator.... Some computers may even display a pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted...
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... your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. Other computers...
... your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. Other computers...
