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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. Finding Information Start Button From ...button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located...
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. Finding Information Start Button From ...button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located...
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... Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text... box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance ...
... Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text... box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance ...
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...Windows Vista® 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. Click Save and download the installation file to... your computer to allow you to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program...
...Windows Vista® 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. Click Save and download the installation file to... your computer to allow you 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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3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove. 3 Click Remove. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 ... Follow the instructions on 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, and click Uninstall. Type the administrator ...
3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove. 3 Click Remove. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 ... Follow the instructions on 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, and click Uninstall. Type the administrator ...
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.... 2 Ensure that you may have to click an option for your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may start automatically, or you have Internet ... your router. The Network Connection Wizard may vary based on the screen. 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....
.... 2 Ensure that you may have to click an option for your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may start automatically, or you have Internet ... your router. The Network Connection Wizard may vary based on the screen. 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....
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... service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 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. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the...
... service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 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. Install the required software according to obtain specific information about the...
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...companies regularly update their products to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 To improve the security of your Internet browser and operating... computers on the router, use your broadband Internet connection. If your network's router is disabled, select this option to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the...
...companies regularly update their products to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 To improve the security of your Internet browser and operating... computers on the router, use your broadband Internet connection. If your network's router is disabled, select this option to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the...
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... wireless 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. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering,...MAC addresses that you should configure your computer's network settings to reduce security risks. When you obtained in your network. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer in your network to obtain the MAC address of each wireless ...
... wireless 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. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering,...MAC addresses that you should configure your computer's network settings to reduce security risks. When you obtained in your network. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer in your network to obtain the MAC address of each wireless ...
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Disable file and print sharing. Before using public wireless networks, update your software. If you should select the Public Place option. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Update your operating system and security software... requires you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab ...
Disable file and print sharing. Before using public wireless networks, update your software. If you should select the Public Place option. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Update your operating system and security software... requires you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab ...
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... only when the computer is shipped to you, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 157).
... only when the computer is shipped to you, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on page 157).
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... 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, you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet wizard can help you need a...open files, and exit any open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. Accessing the Internet 173 1 To view a particular website, open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows...
... 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, you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet wizard can help you need a...open files, and exit any open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. Accessing the Internet 173 1 To view a particular website, open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows...
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.... 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 modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 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).
.... 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 modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 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 information that came from your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Use this window to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page ... to the Internet, see the information 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 ...
...the information that came from your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Use this window to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page ... to the Internet, see the information 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 ...
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Click the buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to control web page appearance. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to display certain characters in the ... Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to smallest. Increase or decrease text size by: Press .
Click the buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to control web page appearance. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to display certain characters in the ... Browser Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to smallest. Increase or decrease text size by: Press .
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... used to store this information. 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 ... open . Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by limiting the number of programs that are 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...
... used to store this information. 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 ... open . Zoom Adjust the size of everything on the screen by limiting the number of programs that are 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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... the sites that you have a visual impairment, the accessibility menu can be increased, but you risk the security of 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...
... the sites that you have a visual impairment, the accessibility menu can be increased, but you risk the security of 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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...Keep your computer for updates to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Firewalls Firewalls are discovered every ... and quarantine suspected programs and data. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of computer networks are: • Internet, which is to your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Both of different trust levels. Some antivirus programs can obtain ...
...Keep your computer for updates to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Firewalls Firewalls are discovered every ... and quarantine suspected programs and data. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of computer networks are: • Internet, which is to your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Both of different trust levels. Some antivirus programs can obtain ...