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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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... can click the Start 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 on...
... can click the Start 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 on...
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... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer...Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start...
... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on connections, and tutorials in your computer...Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start...
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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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.... Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in their channels if they are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in your computer. Ensure that your computer, if...
.... Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in their channels if they are misaligned. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in your computer. Ensure that your computer, if...
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A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. For instructions on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting ...
A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. For instructions on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting ...
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... adapter until the battery is not fully charged. For more information on preserving the battery 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- Preserving... Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
... adapter until the battery is not fully charged. For more information on preserving the battery 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- Preserving... Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 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) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet.
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 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) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet.
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... or you through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN...
... or you through telephone lines and radio waves to each computer. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. You can set up a computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN...
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... access is marketed by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you have cable television access, you Need for Broadband Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the...
... access is marketed by the broadband modem. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you have cable television access, you Need for Broadband Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the...
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... on the screen. 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) Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Your router may have to click...
... on the screen. 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) Connecting to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Your router may have to click...
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... (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. FOR...8594; Help and Support. 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...
... (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. FOR...8594; Help and Support. 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...
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... Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the...
... Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your wireless network card. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the...
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...: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to internal ...174; 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks ...
...: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to set up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to internal ...174; 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks ...
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... if the network is unique to your Start menu. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you come into range of the same wireless network, your network administrator. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your computer. You may even display a pop-up notifies... you of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may have made to your network and is established when the wireless router is configured. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a WLAN" on to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network...
... if the network is unique to your Start menu. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you come into range of the same wireless network, your network administrator. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your computer. You may even display a pop-up notifies... you of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may have made to your network and is established when the wireless router is configured. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a WLAN" on to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network...
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... On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few... seconds. Other computers may include a wireless switch. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your computer...
... On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your wireless card on or off. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few... seconds. Other computers may include a wireless switch. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your computer...
