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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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... 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77...
... 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77...
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... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
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11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries...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 LAN 151...
11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries...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 LAN 151...
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... Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under...
... Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under...
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... follow the instructions on your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →... viruses. If your screen. NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer is connected to a network.
... follow the instructions on your screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you to scan the file for Windows Vista). Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →... viruses. If your screen. NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer is connected to a network.
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 3 If your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select...
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... support.dell.com. • 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 page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP...
... support.dell.com. • 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 page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP...
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a new...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control 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. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Setting up a new...
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... router, use your router's configuration software. Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Set up -to-date software. Follow these steps to check that the...
... router, use your router's configuration software. Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Set up -to-date software. Follow these steps to check that the...
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... access frequently, subscribe to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to Secure Your Computer" on the...
... access frequently, subscribe to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to Secure Your Computer" on the...
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...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). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose ...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® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→...
...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). New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose ...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® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→...
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The e-mail software from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your email account. You need the following information from most service providers offers an ... can exchange e-mail messages with family, friends, and co-workers over the Internet. E-mail 191 E-mail Setting up your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook Express are the default e-mail applications for...
The e-mail software from your Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator: • Account name and password • The names of your email account. You need the following information from most service providers offers an ... can exchange e-mail messages with family, friends, and co-workers over the Internet. E-mail 191 E-mail Setting up your incoming and outgoing e-mail servers NOTE: Windows Mail and Outlook Express are the default e-mail applications for...
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...password or provide confirmation. Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk ...can back up your e-mail messages and other files for safekeeping while increasing (or freeing up the folder, copy it is defined. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...finding and selecting an address, it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive.
...password or provide confirmation. Select a directory service from the drop-down list at the end of the text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Center. → System and Maintenance→ Backup and Restore 2 Click Back up your disk ...can back up your e-mail messages and other files for safekeeping while increasing (or freeing up the folder, copy it is defined. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Select an e-mail folder. 3 Click File→ Folder→ Compact...finding and selecting an address, it to a backup folder, optical media, or network drive.
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... Software The Remote Desktop Client software is not connected to the host computer through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). • Appropriate user accounts and permissions configured on the remote Windows XP Professional host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer name.... • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. If the firewall/NAT/router is configured correctly, the call will be connected to the...
... Software The Remote Desktop Client software is not connected to the host computer through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). • Appropriate user accounts and permissions configured on the remote Windows XP Professional host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer name.... • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. If the firewall/NAT/router is configured correctly, the call will be connected to the...
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...insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear. The modem does not ... you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for a dial tone. If you are...
...insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The User Account Control window may appear. The modem does not ... you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for a dial tone. If you are...
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... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the network is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the network is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...