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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 ... and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 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 ... and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 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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... depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
... depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help 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 printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT... your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the...
Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help 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 printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT... your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the...
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...of the application and the website that is offering the application. Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. To install the application, ...such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. If your computer is connected to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and ...
...of the application and the website that is offering the application. Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to a network. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. To install the application, ...such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. If your computer is connected to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and ...
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... (Programs) 123 Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. 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 screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 3 If your network...
... (Programs) 123 Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. 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 screen. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. 3 If your network...
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... the operating system installed in your computer. 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) Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media...to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for...
... the operating system installed in your computer. 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) Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media...to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for...
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... provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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.
... provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. 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.
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... helps protect computers within the network from unauthorized access from within the network, as in the case of information from outside the network. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select... and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your network, and check for updates regularly. Secure your router. When setting up a firewall. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products ...
... helps protect computers within the network from unauthorized access from within the network, as in the case of information from outside the network. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select... and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your network, and check for updates regularly. Secure your router. When setting up a firewall. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products ...
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...filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you set up MAC filtering. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer's 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 should configure your computer's network settings to reduce security risks. When you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ...
...filtering, the router will limit access to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you set up MAC filtering. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer's 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 should configure your computer's network settings to reduce security risks. When you specify. 1 Open the Command Prompt window and type ...
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... "Using a Firewall 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... Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Update your Windows network security settings... 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 ...
... "Using a Firewall 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... Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Update your Windows network security settings... 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 ...
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...to scan for wireless networks in the documentation for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.... NOTE: The light turns on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless...
...to scan for wireless networks in the documentation for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity.... NOTE: The light turns on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless...
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... and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the top of a website. 1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When... 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. A common format for information on the screen to complete the...
... and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at the top of a website. 1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When... 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. A common format for information on the screen to complete the...
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... the setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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). NOTE: If you will use a dial-up or change your ISP... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
... the setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 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). NOTE: If you will use a dial-up or change your ISP... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
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...successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. Accessing the Internet 175 OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Web Browser Settings By altering the browser settings you can adjust the web browser for Internet ...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 ...
...successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage. Accessing the Internet 175 OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. Web Browser Settings By altering the browser settings you can adjust the web browser for Internet ...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 ...
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... difficult to smallest. 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 control web page appearance. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you can alter the text, the background...
... difficult to smallest. 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 control web page appearance. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you can alter the text, the background...
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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 space by... computer processing by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log 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 ...
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 space by... computer processing by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History Internet Explorer keeps a log 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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5 Click Always 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 more advanced style-sheet feature, which allows a ...
5 Click Always 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 more advanced style-sheet feature, which allows a ...
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... higher trust type To set up to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of different trust levels. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Both of a firewall...
... higher trust type To set up to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of different trust levels. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Both of a firewall...