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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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Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 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 6 Contents
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 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 6 Contents
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using...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
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using...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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Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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...
Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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...
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... enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the...
... enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the...
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...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is connected to a network. If your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different ...options to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program...
...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is connected to a network. If your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different ...options to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you... prompted. 3 If your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove. 3 Click Remove.
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you... prompted. 3 If your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove. 3 Click Remove.
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Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains...
Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains...
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... have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 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. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband...
... have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 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. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband...
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... enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) ...and change the administrator password periodically. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of information from within the network from unauthorized access from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Use up data encryption on ...
... enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) ...and change the administrator password periodically. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of information from within the network from unauthorized access from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Use up data encryption on ...
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...access to reduce security risks. When you obtained in your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your network. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your network to a public wireless network, you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig... adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you set up MAC filtering.
...access to reduce security risks. When you obtained in your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your network. Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your network to a public wireless network, you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig... adapter. 4 Run the wireless router's configuration program and enable the MAC filtering option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you set up MAC filtering.
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... brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a ...wireless switch. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control...
... brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a ...wireless switch. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you are using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control...
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... computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button...
... computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button...
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.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs... different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears....
.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs... different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears....
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...; Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 your ISP to complete the setup. 4 Click either... if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
...; Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 your ISP to complete the setup. 4 Click either... if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
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...the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Use this window to establish settings for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click ...page (most frequently used page), so that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time you are...
...the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Use this window to establish settings for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click ...page (most frequently used page), so that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time you are...
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... The default is a simple Windows color scheme, black text, white background, and blue hyperlinks (purple if they have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. If you prefer. Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered...use of the text. Fonts describe the size, shape, and style of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text ...
... The default is a simple Windows color scheme, black text, white background, and blue hyperlinks (purple if they have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. If you prefer. Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered...use of the text. Fonts describe the size, shape, and style of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text ...
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... Enable Quick Tabs check box. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ... visit in the same browsing window. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that you to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
... Enable Quick Tabs check box. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ... visit in the same browsing window. This option provides a visual display of all the tabs that you to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
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... programs section, click A new tab in the current window. 5 Click Always open pop-ups in a new tab without redirecting your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
... programs section, click A new tab in the current window. 5 Click Always open pop-ups in a new tab without redirecting your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
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... web page located at support.dell.com. You can update automatically when you are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which are discovered every day. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows...
... web page located at support.dell.com. You can update automatically when you are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device that is configured to allow data to pass through a computer network, which are discovered every day. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows...