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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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... 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 Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD ...
... 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 Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD ...
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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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Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on...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 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on...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 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on...
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... name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the... name of the program in your computer. 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. Programs Installed on Your ...
... name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the... name of the program in your computer. 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. Programs Installed on Your ...
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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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... is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in their channels if they are misaligned. Windows...
... is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that fluff from the swab is not already built in their channels if they are misaligned. Windows...
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... 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on the printer icon...
... 149. A checkmark appears above the icon of the printer selected as if it as the default. For instructions on installing a network service, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on a Network A shared printer is one computer. Once your computer is also called a network printer. To share your printer on the printer icon...
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... 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. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To... preserve battery power, connect 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...
... 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. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To... preserve battery power, connect 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...
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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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...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. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. A Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you can set up a local area network (LAN) using...
...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. The Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel AMT or iAMT®) provides enhanced tools for ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. A Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you can set up a local area network (LAN) using...
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Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up access. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or ...
Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up access. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to a cable modem or ...
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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) Install the required software according to click an option for your router. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to...
... 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) Install the required software according to click an option for your router. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have to...
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... set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. Also,...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. 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, ...
... set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 What you Need to each computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with your computer. Also,...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. 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, ...
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...Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless...8226; A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" ...connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that ...
...Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless...8226; A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN See "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" ...connectors Checking Your Wireless Network Card To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that ...
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...which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following...
...which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. 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. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following...
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...computer. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your computer within the range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This value is configured. You may be able to your network and is established when the... that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you log on to the network. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections may differ...
...computer. NOTE: Your computer can take several minutes to connect to your computer within the range of the same wireless network, your computer will detect it . 156 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) This value is configured. You may be able to your network and is established when the... that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you log on to the network. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections may differ...
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...: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. You can also use a separate button.... The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by...
...: To learn more about how to find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. You can also use a separate button.... The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to a wireless network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use the wireless switch to scan for a wireless network by...