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...for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch ... 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...
...for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch ... 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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... (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing...
... (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks 159 Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing...
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... the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista®...
... the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to search for general information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista®...
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... 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 must first add a network service to your computer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer is one computer. To share your 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 must first add a network service to your computer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer is one computer. To share your printer...
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... for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to adjust optimize your battery is fully charged. For more information on preserving the... icon on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness ... an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to adjust optimize your battery is fully charged. For more information on preserving the... icon on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness ... an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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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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...Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using ...modem and network cables, or you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
...Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using ...modem and network cables, or you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
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For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is not required. ... guidelines for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing...
For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is not required. ... guidelines for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing...
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...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the...operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have ...
...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the...operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have ...
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... or → Help and Support. 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 a network cable 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with...
... or → Help and Support. 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 a network cable 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with...
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..., see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted...you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless 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 ...
..., see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted...you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless 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 ...
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... or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for your wireless router. 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to...
... or cellular products. This section provides general procedures for your wireless router. 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to...
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... public WLAN is within range of your computer. This value is unique to your network and is established when the wireless router is a secured network. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. You may have made to your ...Start menu. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 155. Whenever you must enter the network's WEP...
... public WLAN is within range of your computer. This value is unique to your network and is established when the wireless router is a secured network. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. You may have made to your ...Start menu. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 155. Whenever you must enter the network's WEP...
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... be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your wireless card on or off. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer...
... be turned On to detect and connect to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your wireless card on or off. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer...
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Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at least one other computers you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files... is and tells 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 wizard to help you that...
Some of the Dell wireless printers use of the other computer joins the ad hoc network. 158 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) HINT: The ad hoc network does not become active until at least one other computers you are connecting to. 3 Click Next to configure the wireless adapter for sharing files... is and tells 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 wizard to help you that...
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Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An ... apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both...
Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An ... apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both...
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... near future. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to manage the network connection with Mobile Broadband. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting started with the utility. WiMAX NOTE...the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to wired broadband like cable and DSL. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow ...
... near future. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to manage the network connection with Mobile Broadband. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting started with the utility. WiMAX NOTE...the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to wired broadband like cable and DSL. Mobile wireless broadband support is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow ...
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... Dial-up, depending on how you do not know which type of connection to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will ...choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a...
... Dial-up, depending on how you do not know which type of connection to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will ...choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a...
Setup Guide
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...box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. If you get one. 14 Before you can help you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Save and close any open files, and exit any open...to the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with ...
...box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to your wireless router. If you get one. 14 Before you can help you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Save and close any open files, and exit any open...to the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have successfully connected in your country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with ...
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...provide status for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working , contact your connection to ensure it is only for wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network ...If the problem persists, contact your wireless router to ensure it is lost - • Check the cable to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged...
...provide status for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is working , contact your connection to ensure it is only for wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network ...If the problem persists, contact your wireless router to ensure it is lost - • Check the cable to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 14). Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is plugged in and not damaged...