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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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... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located 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. Finding Information Start Button...
... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located 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. Finding Information Start Button...
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...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows...
...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows...
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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 you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer can of compressed air, to your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
... that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer can of compressed air, to your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
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... one computer. Sharing Printers 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 installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your...
... one computer. Sharing Printers 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 installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers Once your...
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...computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery...Meter icon on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time 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...
...computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery...Meter icon on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time 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...
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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. 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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...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or ...waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. You can ...
...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or ...waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. This type of networked computers. You can ...
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... as a printer. • Network cables - A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
... as a printer. • Network cables - A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - a new line is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
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... in your computer. 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) The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Connecting...
... in your computer. 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) The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Connecting...
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... 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 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 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
... 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 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 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
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... when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the...
... when you ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the...
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...® 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the... connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards...
...® 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the... connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards...
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... enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is configured. Whenever you of your network administrator. This value is unique to the network. Some computers may even display a pop-...encryption key when prompted. Add this information from your computer. You may be able to obtain this network to your lists of the same wireless network, your Start menu. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. NOTE:...
... enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is configured. Whenever you of your network administrator. This value is unique to the network. Some computers may even display a pop-...encryption key when prompted. Add this information from your computer. You may be able to obtain this network to your lists of the same wireless network, your Start menu. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network is a secured network. NOTE:...
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... detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. On some computers, you can use this switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. You can also use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer...
... detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. On some computers, you can use this switch to a wireless network. Other computers may include a wireless switch. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. You can also use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer...