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... Connecting to a Mobile Broadband 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...
... Connecting to a Mobile Broadband 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...
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... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
... Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords 251 Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using 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...
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...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....and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files...
...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....and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the Search field. 3 Press . The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files...
Dell Technology Guide
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...purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on ...use your computer, use your laptop computer. 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 other power- The following will ...
...purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on ...use your computer, use your laptop computer. 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 other power- The following will ...
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Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN •...are general guidelines for specific details. Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; What you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to share Internet access provided by the broadband ... at all locations. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a LAN •...are general guidelines for specific details. Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service; What you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is particularly suited to share Internet access provided by the broadband ... at all locations. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router - Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151
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...a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over ...Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. What you ...
...a WLAN, a radio communications device (an access point or wireless router) connects the networked computers and peripherals, and provides Internet or network access. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over ...Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come with each computer. What you ...
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... tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • 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" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-...45) 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 name on the Dell Support website at...
... tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. • 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" on page 154. • A network cable with network (RJ-...45) 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 name on the Dell Support website at...
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.... Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according to a WLAN, see the device guides...
.... Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for connecting to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Install the required software according to a WLAN, see the device guides...
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... for a few seconds. You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card on or off. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out...
... for a few seconds. You can also use this switch to scan for a wireless network by sliding and holding the wireless switch in position for scanning. On some computers, you can use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card on or off. The wireless switch must be turned On to detect and connect to find out...
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...: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to make a call ...from 100 to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access ...
...: To learn more about Mobile Broadband networks (Wireless Wide Area Networks), see the following resources: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support • Any device guides for coverage details. Contact your card if you are able to make a call ...from 100 to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even if you purchased it separately. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 159 Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access ...
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... typically listed under Modems on the media that accompanied your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) They do not apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your card, if you purchased it separately. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or...
... typically listed under Modems on the media that accompanied your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) They do not apply to the Internet, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your card, if you purchased it separately. Activating Mobile Broadband Service Before you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to wired broadband...
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to wired broadband...
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...when your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use... Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ...
...when your computer is enabled and configured to control Wi-Fi network connections. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your vicinity. Other computers may be disabled and not configured for use... Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ...
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.... • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection...connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: ...
.... • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). New Connection...connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). NOTE: ...
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... When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts. The measurement of electrical power. watt - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 1280 x 800. 353 The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. wallpaper - A series of... interconnected computers that consists of memory chips dedicated to indicate the approximate capacity of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and...
... When an infected program starts, its embedded virus also starts. The measurement of electrical power. watt - A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to 1280 x 800. 353 The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. wallpaper - A series of... interconnected computers that consists of memory chips dedicated to indicate the approximate capacity of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to exit a power management mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. Hard drive activity light - NOTE: The card with your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by ... enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 16). Turns on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on...
... to exit a power management mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. Hard drive activity light - NOTE: The card with your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by ... enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 16). Turns on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on...
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Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
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...any wireless devices such as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled and configured for networks - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Use this button for a few seconds to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with...R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The wireless switch is shipped to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator (see "DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets...
...any wireless devices such as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled and configured for networks - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Use this button for a few seconds to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with...R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The wireless switch is shipped to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator (see "DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets...
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Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, non-powered connector ... USB Modem Hardware Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 GDDR2 256 MB Specifications 27
Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Consumer IR Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Discrete: Video type Video controller Video memory microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, non-powered connector ... USB Modem Hardware Modem Universal Serial Bus (USB) 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, UWB (optional) Mini-Cards Bluetooth® wireless technology integrated on system board ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 GDDR2 256 MB Specifications 27
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Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 specifications, 25 stops ...54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from ...
Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 specifications, 25 stops ...54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from ...