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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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... access: • 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 the Windows taskbar.
... access: • 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 the Windows taskbar.
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...name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter... Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or ...
...name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter... Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or ...
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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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... the rollers in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer can of compressed air, to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and...
... the rollers in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer can of compressed air, to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and...
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... your computer. A shared printer is one that connection. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. A checkmark appears above the icon...
... your computer. A shared printer is one that connection. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network service to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. A checkmark appears above the icon...
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...time of the battery decreases over time depending 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 display settings, 3D screen savers, or ...8226; Running the computer in case your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 ...
...time of the battery decreases over time depending 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 display settings, 3D screen savers, or ...8226; Running the computer in case your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 ...
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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 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.
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...A LAN can set 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. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN)...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. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. The Intel® Active ...
...A LAN can set 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. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN)...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. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. The Intel® Active ...
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... to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not required. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Use...
... to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not required. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Use...
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Connecting to the Network From your computer to a network, 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 start automatically, or you may have to click an option for setting up ...
Connecting to the Network From your computer to a network, 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 start automatically, or you may have to click an option for setting up ...
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... Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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.... 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 wireless cards that may have come with each other...
... Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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.... 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 wireless cards that may have come with each other...
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...corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab.... 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
...corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab.... 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
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... bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN, see the device .... Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network...
... bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN, see the device .... Specific network names and configuration details vary. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network...
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...whenever you log on to your lists of your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your network and is established when the wireless router is unique to a WLAN" on page 155. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based ...any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to your network administrator. This value is configured. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you...
...whenever you log on to your lists of your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your network and is established when the wireless router is unique to a WLAN" on page 155. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based ...any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to your network administrator. This value is configured. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you...
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... for scanning. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch 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. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button...
... for scanning. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch 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. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button...