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... - System Board Connectors (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector data width (maximum...
... - System Board Connectors (continued) Front audio connector one 9-pin connector for 7.1 channel support one 15-pin VGA connector and one 19-pin HDMI connector Communications Wireless (optional) Modem (optional) PCI Express WiFi card supporting 802.11a/b/g/n PCI modem Expansion Slots PCI Connectors one Connector size 124-pin Connector data width (maximum...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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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 Windows taskbar. 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
... the Windows taskbar. 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
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...helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search ...the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the ...
...helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search ...the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the ...
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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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... ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that corresponds to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK...
... ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that corresponds to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK...
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... a specific printer as your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A checkmark appears...
... a specific printer as your computer. Setting the Default Printer Set the printer you use it as if it were attached to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A checkmark appears...
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... the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high...
... the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high...
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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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 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) LAN WLAN Overview A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer. • Share files. • Browse other networks. • Access the Internet. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 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.
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... a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This type of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®...
... a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This type of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®...
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... card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to provide the...
... card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to provide the...
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...) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer 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.
...) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer 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.
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...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. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the... cable 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 What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves.
...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. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the... cable 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 What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves.
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... My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that you received when you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your... name 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 ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support...
... My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that you received when you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your... name 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 ordered your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support...
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...for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about ...your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help...
...for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about ...your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your computer or look for related topics in Windows Help...
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... WPA encryption key when prompted. You may even display a pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within the range of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to your computer within range of available networks and enter any configuration or changes ... several minutes to connect to a WLAN" on to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you of the same wireless network, your Start menu. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you come into range of the wireless network connection. Add this information from your computer. This value is...
... WPA encryption key when prompted. You may even display a pop-up indicating that a public WLAN is within the range of the wireless network that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to your computer within range of available networks and enter any configuration or changes ... several minutes to connect to a WLAN" on to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you of the same wireless network, your Start menu. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you come into range of the wireless network connection. Add this information from your computer. This value is...