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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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...; Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
...; Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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...;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 a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
...;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 a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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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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... corresponds to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the...
... corresponds to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you want to change the name of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the...
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... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers on page 149. To share your printer on the network, you can use most...
... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is connected to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Sharing Printers on page 149. To share your printer on the network, you can use most...
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... connect your computer. You may need 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 ...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. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet...
... connect your computer. You may need 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 ...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. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet...
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149 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. 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) 149 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. 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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This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about...set up 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) A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each...
This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about...set up 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) A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each...
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... access established. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Broadband access is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by telephone companies, but it is used to...
... access established. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Broadband access is not required. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to share Internet access provided by telephone companies, but it is used to...
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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) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to click an option...
... 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) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to click an option...
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...waves. 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 ... WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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...
...waves. 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 ... WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 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...
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... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware...
... Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware...
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... to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...→ Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which...
... to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for related topics in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...→ Help and Support. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your computer or look for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which...
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...available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network is within the range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your network administrator. HINT: Follow... the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it and connect to a WLAN" on page 155. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) ...
...available selections may differ based on any encryption keys if the network is within the range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your network administrator. HINT: Follow... the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: If you select a secure public network, you want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it and connect to a WLAN" on page 155. Connecting to a Public WLAN (Hotspot) ...
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... seconds. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your wireless card on or off. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use...
... seconds. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to turn your wireless card on or off. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 You can also use...