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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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... tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
... tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
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Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices ... enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the...
Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices ... enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the...
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... may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. If your computer is connected to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to ... Windows Vista). To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list,...
... may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. If your computer is connected to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to ... Windows Vista). To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list,...
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... administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 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 add. 4 Select an application from the list, and... click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program ...
... administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 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 add. 4 Select an application from the list, and... click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program ...
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... 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. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and...
... 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. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and...
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... 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. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of...
... 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. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of...
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... on your broadband Internet connection. Follow these steps 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 Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your... to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of information from outside the network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Set up the router, ...
... on your broadband Internet connection. Follow these steps 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 Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your... to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Some firewalls also restrict unauthorized transmittal of information from outside the network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Set up the router, ...
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...option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value.... Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your computer to a public wireless network, you should configure your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you obtained in your network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 165 When...
...option. (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value.... Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots) Before connecting your computer to a public wireless network, you should configure your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you obtained in your network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 165 When...
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... integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Before 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... a public WLAN. For a public, nonsecure network, you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch....
... integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Before 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... a public WLAN. For a public, nonsecure network, you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch....
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... the switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System ... switch in the documentation for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is turned...
... the switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use the wireless switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System ... switch in the documentation for scanning. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control Wi-Fi network connections. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for wireless networks in your computer is turned on only when the computer is turned...
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...1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of a website. To set up an Internet connection with a different... 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 window appears. The Connect to the Internet.
...1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of a website. To set up an Internet connection with a different... 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 window appears. The Connect to the Internet.
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... 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). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click... wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the ...
... 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). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click... wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the ...
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OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. If you cannot connect to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page • Web page ... Page Set a browser home page (most frequently used page), so 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 use Internet Explorer...
OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. If you cannot connect to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page • Web page ... Page Set a browser home page (most frequently used page), so 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 use Internet Explorer...
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... color selection window you prefer. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. Click the buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to change. Select the font that override your preferences. Fonts ...describe the size, shape, and style of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text...
... color selection window you prefer. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you have adjusted the text to control web page appearance. Click the buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to change. Select the font that override your preferences. Fonts ...describe the size, shape, and style of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to the largest font size possible, and are still having trouble reading the text...
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...Space by using the Zoom feature. 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 ... in the browsing history to limit the space used to have multiple instances of all the tabs 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...
...Space by using the Zoom feature. 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 ... in the browsing history to limit the space used to have multiple instances of all the tabs 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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..., which allows a pre-formatted style sheet to a list so that advertisements open pop-ups in a new tab without redirecting 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 vertical slide bar in the web...
..., which allows a pre-formatted style sheet to a list so that advertisements open pop-ups in a new tab without redirecting 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 vertical slide bar in the web...
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Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular...
Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular...