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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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...: • 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 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button...
...: • 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 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button...
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... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the..."Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name ...
... in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the..."Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name ...
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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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4 Blow carefully into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it clicks into place. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that corresponds to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the ...
4 Blow carefully into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it clicks into place. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that corresponds to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the ...
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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 page 149. A shared printer is one that connection. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the ...
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 page 149. A shared printer is one that connection. Once your computer is connected to a network, you can use most often as the ...
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... 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to ...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case 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,...
... 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to ...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case 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,...
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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 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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...wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell... computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area ...
...wireless router or access point. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for management of computer network generally covers a small area. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell... computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area ...
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... the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required.
... the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required.
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... the router manufacturer. 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)
... the router manufacturer. 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)
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.... Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 ... cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. 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, ...
.... Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 ... cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. 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, ...
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... of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to...
... of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to...
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... the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came ...click Start or → Help and Support. 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 network under ...
... the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came ...click Start or → Help and Support. 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 network under ...
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... you selected, the same pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within range of your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up Connecting to your computer. You may be able to it and connect to obtain this network to your ...WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is configured. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to the network. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network's WEP ...
... you selected, the same pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within range of your computer within the range of the wireless network connection. wireless network connection pop-up Connecting to your computer. You may be able to it and connect to obtain this network to your ...WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is configured. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to the network. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) If you must enter the network's WEP ...
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... your computer's documentation. 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. FOR... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your ...
... your computer's documentation. 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. FOR... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your ...