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... Connecting to a Mobile Broadband 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...
... Connecting to a Mobile Broadband 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows...1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in ...
... field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows...1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. The life of the...Computer for ways 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- You may need to adjust...
...preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. The life of the...Computer for ways 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- You may need to adjust...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the computers to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your cable... but it is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is not required. What you can obtain cable broadband access...
... the computers to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your cable... but it is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Broadband access is not required. What you can obtain cable broadband access...
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...Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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, 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....
...Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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, 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....
Dell Technology Guide
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... a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer and then search for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your wireless network card. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support...
... a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer and then search for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your wireless network card. Verify the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support...
Dell Technology Guide
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...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure 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 a WLAN, .... 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4...
...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure 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 a WLAN, .... 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network under Tasks. 4...
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... turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
Dell Technology Guide
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...) 159 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your service provider for coverage details. Contact...
...) 159 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for the Mobile Broadband cards that may have come with your service provider for coverage details. Contact...
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Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) from your computer, see the...
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on your computer's configuration) • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) from your computer, see the...
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... the screen. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with Mobile Broadband. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... the screen. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with Mobile Broadband. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available through Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... switch for scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure...
... switch for scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Scanning for a Wireless Network On some computers, you must first enable and configure...
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... connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...
... connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact...
Dell Technology Guide
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... electric potential or electromotive force. Use write-protection when you or to provide Internet access. WWAN - One W is usually faster than WLAN. Change your computer. wireless local area network. Video memory is 1 ampere of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to video functions. See resolution. A program that communicate... when a current of a battery. WLAN - A unit of measure commonly used to 1280 x 800. 353 Memory that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that resistance.
... electric potential or electromotive force. Use write-protection when you or to provide Internet access. WWAN - One W is usually faster than WLAN. Change your computer. wireless local area network. Video memory is 1 ampere of interconnected computers that is designed to inconvenience you want to video functions. See resolution. A program that communicate... when a current of a battery. WLAN - A unit of measure commonly used to 1280 x 800. 353 Memory that consists of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that resistance.
Setup Guide
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...Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base and ...Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell...
...Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base and ...Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell...
Setup Guide
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For more information on the cards supported by your selection appears on the screen. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 ...when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 74. A confirmation of purchase. To enable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all radios. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on....
For more information on the cards supported by your selection appears on the screen. Press the wireless key on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled To disable wireless: Press the wireless key on the keyboard again to disable all wireless radios on an airplane flight. 15 ...when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 74. A confirmation of purchase. To enable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off all radios. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on....
Setup Guide
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... three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector one 7-in-1 slot Basic Specifications Communications Network 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini‑Card with Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 1.3 megapixel 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) 75
... three 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 15-hole connector one 7-in-1 slot Basic Specifications Communications Network 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini‑Card with Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 1.3 megapixel 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) 75
Setup Guide
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Index T touch pad gestures 28 U USB 21, 23 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 23 video connector 75 volume 31 84 W Windows setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 75 setting up 17
Index T touch pad gestures 28 U USB 21, 23 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 23 video connector 75 volume 31 84 W Windows setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 75 setting up 17
Comprehensive Specifications
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.../100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN Mini-Card with WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Video Discrete video type Discrete video controller and memory UMA video type UMA video controller UMA video memory LCD interface integrated on system board ...
.../100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN Mini-Card with WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Video Discrete video type Discrete video controller and memory UMA video type UMA video controller UMA video memory LCD interface integrated on system board ...