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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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... can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
... can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
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See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on...: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific...
See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on...: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific...
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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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Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do ...
Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do ...
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... Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the...
... Once your computer is connected to a network, you can add your printer to that receives input from more about connecting to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the...
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...Power 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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. ... computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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 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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. ... computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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...
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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. 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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... (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®)...
... (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. This type of networked computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®)...
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... must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or...
... must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or...
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... and troubleshooting information. 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)
... and troubleshooting information. 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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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. What you Need to 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...• Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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...
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. What you Need to 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...• Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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...
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...your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software ...and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on ...
...your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software ...and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on ...
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... 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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR ... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to a WLAN, see the device ...
... 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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR ... your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to a WLAN, see the device ...
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... WPA encryption key when prompted. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you come into range of the same wireless network, your lists of the wireless network that a public WLAN is configured. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on... your may even display a pop-up indicating that you of your network administrator. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to it and connect to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you...
... WPA encryption key when prompted. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you come into range of the same wireless network, your lists of the wireless network that a public WLAN is configured. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on... your may even display a pop-up indicating that you of your network administrator. wireless network connection pop-up notifies you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to it and connect to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you...
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... be turned On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to turn your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... be turned On to detect and connect to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to turn your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...