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52 Setting Up and Using Networks

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information11
2 About Your Computer15
- Front View15
- Left Side View18
- Right Side View19
- Back View20
- Bottom View22
3 Transferring Information to a New Computer25
- Microsoft Windows XP25
- Microsoft Windows Vista27
4 Using a Battery29
- Battery Performance29
- Checking the Battery Charge30
- Conserving Battery Power31
- Power Management Modes31
  - Standby and Sleep Mode31
  - Hibernate Mode32
- Configuring Power Management Settings33
  - Accessing Power Options Properties33
- Charging the Battery33
- Replacing the Battery33
- Storing a Battery34
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad35
- Numeric Keypad35
- Key Combinations35
- Touch Pad37
- Fingerprint Reader (Optional)39
  - Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick39
- Changing the Track Stick Cap39
6 Using the Display41
- Adjusting Brightness41
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector41
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate41
  - Microsoft Windows XP42
  - Microsoft Windows Vista42
- Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display43
  - Microsoft Windows Vista43
    - Windows ® XP43
- Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays44
  - Microsoft Windows XP44
  - Microsoft Windows Vista44
7 Setting up and Using Networks45
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable45
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System46
- Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System46
- Wireless Local Area Network47
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)51
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator53
  - Firewall53
8 Using Cards55
- Card Types55
- Card Blanks56
- PC Cards56
  - PC Card Blanks56
  - Extended PC Cards56
- Installing a PC Card or an Expresscard56
  - Removing a PC Card or Blank58
- Installing or Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card59
- Extended Cards60
9 Securing Your Computer61
- Security Cable Lock61
- Smart Card61
  - About Smart Cards61
  - Installing a Smart Card62
- Passwords63
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)65
  - Enabling the TPM Feature65
- Security Management Software66
  - Using the Security Management Software66
- Computer Tracking Software66
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen66
10 Cleaning Your Computer69
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display69
- Touch Pad69
- Floppy Drive69
- Optical Disks70
11 Troubleshooting71
- Dell Technical Update Service71
- Dell Diagnostics71
- Dell Support Utility74
- Drive Problems75
  - Optical Drive Problems76
  - Hard Drive Problems76
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems77
- Error Messages78
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems81
- Keyboard Problems81
  - External Keyboard Problems82
  - Unexpected Characters82
- Lockups and Software Problems82
- Memory Problems84
- Network Problems84
  - General84
- PC Card or Expresscard Problems85
- Power Problems85
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer86
  - Docking Power Considerations86
- Printer Problems87
- Scanner Problems87
- Sound and Speaker Problems88
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems88
- Video and Display Problems89
12 System Setup Program91
- Overview91
- Viewing the System Setup Screens91
- System Setup Screens92
- Commonly Used Options92
  - Changing the Boot Sequence92
  - Changing COM Ports93
13 Reinstalling Software95
- Drivers95
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft98
- XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems98
- Restoring Your Operating System98
14 Adding and Replacing Parts103
- Before You Begin103
- Hard Drive105
- Removing the Hard Drive106
- Replacing the Hard Drive108
- Memory109
- Keyboard110
- Hinge Cover112
- Mini-Cards113
  - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards113
  - Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards115
- Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card117
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology117
- Coin-Cell Battery118
15 Dell™ Quickset121
16 Traveling with Your Computer123
- Identifying Your Computer123
- Packing the Computer123
- Travel Tips124
  - Traveling by Air124
17 Getting Help125
- Obtaining Assistance125
- Problems with Your Order127
- Product Information127
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit127
- Before You Call128
- Contacting Dell128
18 Specifications157
Glossary165
Appendix175
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)175
- Macrovision Product Notice176

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