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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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..., details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search...
..., details on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search...
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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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... the ball cage are misaligned. 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 you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want...
... the ball cage are misaligned. 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 you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want...
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.... 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as the default. A shared printer is one computer.
.... 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers 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 page 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as the default. A shared printer is one computer.
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... preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. You may ...DVD. The life of your computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time 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 ...
... preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. You may ...DVD. The life of your computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time 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) 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 computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This type of networked computers. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can...connected to another LAN over any distance through the process 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. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using ...
... a computer network and connecting to other through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This type of networked computers. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can...connected to another LAN over any distance through the process 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. A LAN can set up a local area network (LAN) using ...
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... - You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than...
... - You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than...
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... on the operating system installed in your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections...
... on the operating system installed in your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Setting up a connection or network. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections...
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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 ...• 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...
.... 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 ...• 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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Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the ...tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. 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 your WLAN...
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of card, check the ...tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. 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 your WLAN...
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...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 This section provides general procedures for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media...® 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking...
...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 This section provides general procedures for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media...® 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking...
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...configuration or changes your may have made to it and connect to your computer. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. This value is unique to your computer will detect... it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your lists of your Start menu. You may be able to obtain this network to a Secured...
...configuration or changes your may have made to it and connect to your computer. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. This value is unique to your computer will detect... it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Add this information from your lists of your Start menu. You may be able to obtain this network to a Secured...
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... detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned ...computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds....
... detect and connect to turn your wireless card on or off. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned ...computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds....