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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
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... topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program ... guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed...
... topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program ... guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed...
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...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 the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer to an ...Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 best results, operate...
...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 the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer to an ...Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 best results, operate...
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... must connect your router for broadband access. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet ... Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need...
... must connect your router for broadband access. DSL broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. See the documentation provided with Internet ... Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that you received when you want ...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 card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at...
...that you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that you received when you want ...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 card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at...
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... network from the list and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with your computer or look for your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network...modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your wireless router. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for...
... network from the list and click Connect. Install the required software according to internal cards with your computer or look for your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network...modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your wireless router. This section provides general procedures for connecting to set up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for...
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Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to...
Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to...
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... To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer •...; Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is...
... To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your computer •...; Any device guides that accompanied your service provider for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is...
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... the media that accompanied your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard...
... the media that accompanied your computer, you can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to view your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard...
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... is based on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to run the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... is based on the media included with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to run the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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... The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan specifically for scanning. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may... Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on only when the computer is enabled and configured to control Wi...
... The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan specifically for scanning. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may... Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on only when the computer is enabled and configured to control Wi...
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...ISP 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 or change your ISP to complete the setup. Windows® XP...Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or ...
...ISP 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 or change your ISP to complete the setup. Windows® XP...Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or ...
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... a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a battery. Files or media that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor. wireless wide area network. WLAN - video resolution - The measurement of electrical power. You can also scan in video modes that can be defined as ... series of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program can supply 66 W of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to provide Internet access.
... a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a battery. Files or media that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor. wireless wide area network. WLAN - video resolution - The measurement of electrical power. You can also scan in video modes that can be defined as ... series of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program can supply 66 W of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to provide Internet access.
Setup Guide
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Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19
Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19