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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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... 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
... 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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... 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
... 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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... 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 LAN 151 Wireless Local...
... 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 LAN 151 Wireless Local...
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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 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the...
...; 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 the...
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...3 Press . 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: ...Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general...
...3 Press . 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. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: ...Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general...
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... other devices • Perform maintenance 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 can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... other devices • Perform maintenance 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 can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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.... Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Deletes the selected item without moving it to a network). and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of...
.... Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Deletes the selected item without moving it to a network). and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of...
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... specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is...connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to your computer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the...
... specific printer as your default printer, right-click on the printer icon, and select Set as Default Printer. For instructions on installing a network service, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 74 Printers-Settings and Drivers A shared printer is...connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than one computer. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is also called a network printer. Once your computer is connected to a network, you must first add a network service to your computer. Once you are connected to a shared printer on the...
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... (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file and 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. Type the administrator password or provide...
... (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file and 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. Type the administrator password or provide...
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3 If 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, ...
3 If 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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... Performance and Ensure Security) 125 Slower performance can protect your computer's performance. You can be caused by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run slower over time.
... Performance and Ensure Security) 125 Slower performance can protect your computer's performance. You can be caused by: • Disorganized files • Unnecessary software • Unused network drives • Too many programs that run slower over time.
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... or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Some surge protector... manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner...
... or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Some surge protector... manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner...
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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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...® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. You can 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) This Intel...
...® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to each other networks. You can 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) This Intel...
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...locations. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by the broadband modem. A router connects computers and ... have cable television access, you Need for setting up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access...
...locations. a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by the broadband modem. A router connects computers and ... have cable television access, you Need for setting up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your computer or computer network to a cable modem or DSL modem for specific details. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for Broadband Access...
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... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may vary based on the screen. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for your...provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to the Network From your computer. Your router may have to click an option for your router. Setting up a connection or...
... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Actual steps may vary based on the screen. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for your...provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Connecting to the Network From your computer. Your router may have to click an option for your router. Setting up a connection or...