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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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The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 • ...
The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 • ...
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... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click...
... a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to search for general information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click...
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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 box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. 4 Blow carefully into place. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following section that corresponds to...
... check box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. 4 Blow carefully into place. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following section that corresponds to...
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Sharing Printers on the network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Once you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer is one ...
Sharing Printers on the network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on the printer icon, and select Set as the default. Once you are connected to a shared printer on a Network A shared printer is one ...
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... power, connect your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time 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...Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery ...
... power, connect your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time 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...Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery ...
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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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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...to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to ... of computer network generally covers a small area. This type of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of networked computers...
...to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to ... of computer network generally covers a small area. This type of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of networked computers...
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... by telephone companies, but it is not required. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. See the documentation provided with Internet access established...
... by telephone companies, but it is not required. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by ISPs-cable and DSL. See the documentation provided with Internet access established...
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... required for your computer. Your router may have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network.
... required for your computer. Your router may have to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Setting up a connection or network.
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... connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more computers with your 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. What you Need to each other and the Internet over...
... connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more computers with your 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. What you Need to each other and the Internet over...
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.... 3 Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect... to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. •...
.... 3 Click Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect... to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. •...
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...desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply 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 a WLAN, see...more about the connection requirements for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your broadband ...
...desired network from the list and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply 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 a WLAN, see...more about the connection requirements for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with your broadband ...
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... configuration or changes your may even display a pop-up notifies you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This value is unique to your Start menu. Some computers may have made to your... take several minutes to connect to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within the range of the wireless network connection. Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on...
... configuration or changes your may even display a pop-up notifies you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it. 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This value is unique to your Start menu. Some computers may have made to your... take several minutes to connect to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within the range of the wireless network connection. Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on...
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...switch for a few seconds. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card on or off. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out if...'s documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer.
...switch for a few seconds. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card on or off. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out if...'s documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer.