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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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... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of ..., requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is...
... information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of ..., requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. The following will...with the AC adapter until the battery is used. 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 ...
... 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 the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. The following will...with the AC adapter until the battery is used. 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 ...
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... Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. ...DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of ...
... Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical LAN. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. ...DSL broadband access is marketed by telephone companies, but it is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - What you can choose between two specific types of ...
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... area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. 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 connected...
... area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. 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 connected...
Dell Technology Guide
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...ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your ...) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
...ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your ...) connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support...
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... modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and...
... modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and...
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... Off while shipping your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan...
... Off while shipping your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to scan...
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Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: •... your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks...
Contact your service provider for the Mobile Broadband cards that may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: •... your computer • Any device guides that may have come with your card if you are able to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Networks...
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... Broadband network connection. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. 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 network connection. They do not apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini Cards. 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...
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... as an alternative to run the utility. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 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...
... as an alternative to run the utility. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button...
... Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button...
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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 will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click ...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 will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows®...
...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 will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click ...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 will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows®...
Dell Technology Guide
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...wireless routers to another through the Windows Control Panel. video mode - Character-based software, such as text editors, displays in video modes that cannot be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards... or media that can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - Graphics-based software, such as x columns by z colors. virus - watt - wallpaper...
...wireless routers to another through the Windows Control Panel. video mode - Character-based software, such as text editors, displays in video modes that cannot be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards... or media that can be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in your wallpaper through an infected disk, software downloaded from being changed . wireless wide area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - Graphics-based software, such as x columns by z colors. virus - watt - wallpaper...
Setup Guide
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...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Computer Base and... 26 Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems ...
...Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Computer Base and... 26 Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems ...
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... connector four 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 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 1.3 megapixel 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) 73
... connector four 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 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless technology Camera Camera resolution Video resolution 1.3 megapixel 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) 73
Setup Guide
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Index S security cable, connecting 21 setup, before you begin 5 SIM card 10 support e-mail addresses 63 system reinstall options 55 System Restore 55 T touch pad gestures 26 U USB 19, 21 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 21 82 video connector 73 volume 29 W Windows reinstalling 60 setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 73 setting up 15
Index S security cable, connecting 21 setup, before you begin 5 SIM card 10 support e-mail addresses 63 system reinstall options 55 System Restore 55 T touch pad gestures 26 U USB 19, 21 V ventilation, ensuring 5 VGA connecting 21 82 video connector 73 volume 29 W Windows reinstalling 60 setting up 9 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless cards 73 setting up 15
Comprehensive Specifications
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... V.92 56K USB modem 10/100 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 ...
... V.92 56K USB modem 10/100 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 ...
Service Manual
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... trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan USB/Audio Board Optical Drive Board...
... trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan USB/Audio Board Optical Drive Board...