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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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...: • 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 of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
...: • 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 of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
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... Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the...
... Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the...
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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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... already built in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the device, type a new name, click the General tab, and...
... already built in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the device, type a new name, click the General tab, and...
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.... Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer.
.... Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer.
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You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of ... computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life 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, or other power- To...
You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of ... computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life 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, or other power- To...
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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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... generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up... you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
... generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. You can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up... you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
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...; You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband...
...; You must have cable television access, you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband...
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...) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Install the required software according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center...
...) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Install the required software according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center...
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...set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click...a WLAN, a radio communications device (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,...
...set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click...a WLAN, a radio communications device (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,...
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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. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that is removed or corrupted... To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click ...
... 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. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that is removed or corrupted... To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that name on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for your wireless network card. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click ...
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...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 a network under... Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a ...
...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 a network under... Tasks. 4 Select the desired network from the list and click Connect. Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a ...
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...of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may be able to obtain this network to your lists of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections.... Whenever you come into range of your Start menu. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network's WEP or...
...of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may be able to obtain this network to your lists of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections.... Whenever you come into range of your Start menu. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to a WLAN" on to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network's WEP or...
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... a few seconds. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. On some computers,... you can use the wireless switch to turn your computer. FOR MORE ...
... a few seconds. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. On some computers,... you can use the wireless switch to turn your computer. FOR MORE ...