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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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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding...
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...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 how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on ... optimize your computer performance). 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- You may need to...
...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 how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on ... optimize your computer performance). 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- You may need to...
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...established. a new line is not available at all locations. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for ...charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for setting up a typical LAN. Setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing ...
...established. a new line is not available at all locations. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for ...charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you Need for setting up a typical LAN. Setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. 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 ...(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...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. 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 ...(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...
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... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for 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 your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click...
... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for 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 your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click...
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... connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
... connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer...
... how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to turn your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer...
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..., that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...→ Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access ...
..., that location may have come with your computer • Any device guides that accompanied your card if you are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...→ Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks A Mobile Broadband network, also known as the computer is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access ...
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... in Windows Help and Support (click Start or → Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT...
... in Windows Help and Support (click Start or → Help and Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on your computer information and diagnose problems. HINT...
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... an easy method for getting started with the utility. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start...
... an easy method for getting started with the utility. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... configured for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through...
... configured for a few seconds (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on only when the computer is turned off , or in a sleep mode, as long as the switch is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through...
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... 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 do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...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 do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...
... 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 do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...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 do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...
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... picture and make it wallpaper. Use write-protection when you or to provide Internet access. wireless wide area network. Memory that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that can display. volt - One W is usually faster than WLAN. wallpaper ...- write-protected - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to destroy data stored on your computer. You can...
... picture and make it wallpaper. Use write-protection when you or to provide Internet access. wireless wide area network. Memory that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that can display. volt - One W is usually faster than WLAN. wallpaper ...- write-protected - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to destroy data stored on your computer. You can...
Quick Reference Guide
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... several seconds). Flashing white indicates hard drive activity. N U M L O C K L I G H T - Turns on page 16). For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) function is an optional feature. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTE: The card with your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the...
... several seconds). Flashing white indicates hard drive activity. N U M L O C K L I G H T - Turns on page 16). For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) function is an optional feature. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTE: The card with your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the...
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Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
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Restricting the airflow can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as WLAN cards and internal cards with the fan or the computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to rapidly turn off : Network found The ...computer from overheating. For more information on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. When a battery is enabled and configured for 10 seconds and then turns off or on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16...
Restricting the airflow can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as WLAN cards and internal cards with the fan or the computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to rapidly turn off : Network found The ...computer from overheating. For more information on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. When a battery is enabled and configured for 10 seconds and then turns off or on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16...
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Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, non-powered connector ... USB Modem Hardware Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 GDDR2 256 MB Specifications 27
Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, non-powered connector ... USB Modem Hardware Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 GDDR2 256 MB Specifications 27
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Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 specifications, 25 stops ...54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from ...
Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 specifications, 25 stops ...54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from ...