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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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... 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 6 Contents
... 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 6 Contents
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...XP 115 Sharing Files With Password Protection. . . . . . 115 Restricting Access to a File 115 Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer . . 116 Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP... 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP... With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing ...
...XP 115 Sharing Files With Password Protection. . . . . . 115 Restricting Access to a File 115 Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer . . 116 Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP... 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP... With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing ...
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...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 141 Using...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 ...
...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 141 Using...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 ...
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... 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 Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management...
... 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 Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management...
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... 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
... 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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... Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307...
... Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307...
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...; Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to...
...; Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to...
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... the Search field. 3 Press . Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful...
... the Search field. 3 Press . Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The device guide provides helpful...
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... Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform...
... Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform...
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... Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the beginning of the previous word. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document...
... Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to the beginning of the previous word. and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Restores all open items. Cycles through items in the order in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document...
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... often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can add your computer is also called a network printer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on... a Network A shared printer is one that connection. For instructions on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... often as the default printer.To set a specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the network, you can add your computer is also called a network printer. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as Default Printer. Sharing Printers on... a Network A shared printer is one that connection. For instructions on a network, you must first add a network service to your printer on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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... applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen. Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. Windows Vista® ... to your computer to allow you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is offering the application. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) If your...
... applications from the list, and click Install. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen. Installing Applications From a Network This topic only applies if your computer is not connected to a network, you may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. Windows Vista® ... to your computer to allow you trust the publisher of the application and the website that is offering the application. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) If your...
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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 remove, and click Uninstall. Removing ...→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Removing ...→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove...
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Slower performance can be caused by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run slower over time. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life, and ...
Slower performance can be caused by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run slower over time. You can cause serious damage and dramatically slow your computer, increase its operational life, and ...
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...do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power... supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your ...
...do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power... supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your ...
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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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A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. Local Area...
A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through a network cable connected to form a wide area network (WAN). 150 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. Local Area...
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...your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. You can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...; Router - See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. What You Need to Set up a LAN...
...your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for specific details. You can obtain cable broadband access through your computer or computer network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. •...; Router - See the documentation provided with Internet access established. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up access. What You Need to Set up a LAN...
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...Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) The Network Connection Wizard may have Internet access through your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may start automatically, or you... for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP)...
...Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) The Network Connection Wizard may have Internet access through your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Your router may start automatically, or you... for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP)...