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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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... and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials 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®... 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
... and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials 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®... 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
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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 your computer can of compressed air, to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring...
... that your computer can of compressed air, to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring...
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... default printer, right-click 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. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click...
... default printer, right-click 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. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click...
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... hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. 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 display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer.
... hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. 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 display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer.
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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. 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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...telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (...LAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer ...
...telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (...LAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer ...
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... of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable...
... of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable...
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... connecting your router. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically...
... connecting your router. Install the required software according to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically...
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Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start 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 your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or...
Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start 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 your computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or...
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... 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.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the...
... 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.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the...
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... Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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 a WLAN..., see the device guides that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start ...
... Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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 a WLAN..., see the device guides that you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start ...
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... pop-up indicating that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to your network administrator. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you log on to your computer will detect it and connect to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter... minutes to connect to a WLAN" on page 155. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network ...
... pop-up indicating that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to your network administrator. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you log on to your computer will detect it and connect to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter... minutes to connect to a WLAN" on page 155. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network ...
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...position for scanning. On some computers, you can use this switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your wireless card on or off. You can also use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop ...
...position for scanning. On some computers, you can use this switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your wireless card on or off. You can also use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop ...
