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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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Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 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
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard ... 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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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using...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
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using...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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..., but it is consistently located on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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
..., but it is consistently located on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can 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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...box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, 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. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of ...
...box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, 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. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of ...
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...follow the instructions on your computer is offering the application. If your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you may see different ...options to a network. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Type the administrator password or...
...follow the instructions on your computer is offering the application. If your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you may see different ...options to a network. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Type the administrator password or...
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...; Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and 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...
...; Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and 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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...Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer... modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install the required software according to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up ...
...Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about connecting your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 152 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer... modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. Install the required software according to the Network From your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up ...
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...by the router manufacturer. 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 ...174; wireless technology or cellular products. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been...
...by the router manufacturer. 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 ...174; wireless technology or cellular products. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the navigation bar at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been...
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... to -date software. Use up data encryption on your router. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your broadband Internet connection. To improve the...
... to -date software. Use up data encryption on your router. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections. 2 Select the Windows Firewall icon. 3 If the Firewall option is unprotected, a hacker can access your broadband Internet connection. To improve the...
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... window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer in your network to obtain the MAC address of each wireless device in.... (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you obtained in your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your network. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering...
... window and type ipconfig/all. 2 Under the wireless network connection, note the 12-character hexadecimal Physical Address value. Set up the wireless network, specify the same encryption type and encryption key on each computer in your network to obtain the MAC address of each wireless device in.... (This option may also be designated as "Access Control" or a similar term.) 5 Enter the MAC addresses you obtained in your computer's network settings to wireless adapters with MAC addresses that you should configure your network. If you configure your wireless router to use MAC filtering...
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... follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the ...Exceptions tab on page 255. Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network...
... follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the ...Exceptions tab on page 255. Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network...
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... some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off, or in a sleep...
... some computers, you must first enable and configure the switch to control Wi-Fi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on or off, or in a sleep...
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... A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL), provides the location of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. Setting up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open ...ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. 1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer...
... A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL), provides the location of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. Setting up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open ...ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet. 3 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to the Internet. 1 To view a particular website, open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer...
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...appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet NOTE: If you do not know which... 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: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on ...
...appears. 5 Click Next. Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet NOTE: If you do not know which... 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: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 8 Follow the instructions on ...
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...For example, to change settings for convenience and security. If you use Internet Explorer. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. The Internet Options window appears. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having... service provider and the information that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time...
...For example, to change settings for convenience and security. If you use Internet Explorer. OR • Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. The Internet Options window appears. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having... service provider and the information that every time Internet Explorer is opened, the same page appears. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time...
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... Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to read. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you have predefined color...buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to change. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to control web page appearance. Select the font that override your preferences.
... Displays Web Pages The general appearance of a web page can be altered through the use of colors, languages, font, and accessibility. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Locate buttons to read. Click Text Size and a side menu allows for the features you have predefined color...buttons for immediate adjustment from largest to change. NOTE: Changing the text and the background colors to two similar colors makes text very difficult to control web page appearance. Select the font that override your preferences.
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... in the same browsing window. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ... used to zoom out. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
... in the same browsing window. You can delete or decrease the amount of space the history logs use. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Delete the files in the browsing history by clicking Delete, or minimize the amount of ... used to zoom out. Accessing the Internet 177 Hold the key down while pressing the plus (+) key to open . 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 In the Tabs section, click Settings. 3 Click to select the check box next to Enable Tabbed ...
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... lower the Internet security settings to see all web pages. This action opens hyperlinks in a new tab without redirecting your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
... lower the Internet security settings to see all web pages. This action opens hyperlinks in a new tab without redirecting your computer. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Open the Security tab. 3 While the Internet icon is highlighted, use the more advanced style-sheet feature, which...
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...and data. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Firewalls Firewalls are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device ... to your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. The basic task of a firewall is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which has different levels of higher trust type To set up to...
...and data. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Firewalls Firewalls are an added security feature in Windows operating systems. A firewall is a software device ... to your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. The basic task of a firewall is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which has different levels of higher trust type To set up to...