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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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... access: • 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
... access: • 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
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...name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support... for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs...
...name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support... for general information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs...
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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 device that your computer can of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the operating system installed in their channels if they...
... the device that your computer can of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in your computer. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the operating system installed in their channels if they...
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Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can add your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one computer. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network ...
Once you are connected to a shared printer on the network, you can add your printer to a network, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. Sharing Printers on a Network A shared printer is one computer. To share your printer on a network, you must first add a network ...
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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 ... The operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a...
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 ... The operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a...
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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. 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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 149
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... area. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other networks. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To..., or you through a network cable connected to each other through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio ...
... area. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. A LAN can set up a computer network and connecting to other networks. This type of networked computers. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To..., or you through a network cable connected to each other through the process of setting up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio ...
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DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. Broadband access is ...
DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for broadband access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a LAN • Cable or DSL broadband modem with your router for specific details. Broadband access is ...
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... software according to the Network From 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may...
... software according to the Network From 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may...
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... (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. 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. FOR...8594; Help and Support. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 network cable...
... (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. 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. FOR...8594; Help and Support. What you Need to each other and the Internet over the air waves. 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 network cable...
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... use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in...
... use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. 154 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless adapter, or a wireless USB adapter for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in...
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...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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not...
...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. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with your wireless router. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not...
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...'s WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. Some computers may even display a pop-up indicating that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you log on to your lists of your computer within the range of the... wireless network that a public WLAN is within range of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may have made to it and connect to ...
...'s WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. Some computers may even display a pop-up indicating that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you log on to your lists of your computer within the range of the... wireless network that a public WLAN is within range of available networks and enter any configuration or changes your may have made to it and connect to ...
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... turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds.
... turned Off while shipping your computer's documentation. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to a wireless network. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. Other computers may include a wireless switch. Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds.