8using cards, 9using networks, 10 securing your computer – Dell XPS M1210 (MXC062, Mid 2006) User Manual

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Contents

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Using Cards

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ExpressCards

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ExpressCard Blanks

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Installing an ExpressCard

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Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

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Media Memory Cards

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Installing a Media Memory Card

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Removing a Media Memory Card

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Using Networks

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Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

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Network Setup Wizard

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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

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What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection

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Checking Your Wireless Network Card

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Setting Up a New WLAN

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Connecting to a WLAN

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Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager

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Completing the Connection to the WLAN

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Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through
Dell™ QuickSet

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Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)

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What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband
Network Connection

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Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card

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Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network

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Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card

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Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator

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Microsoft

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Firewall

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10 Securing Your Computer

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Security Cable Lock

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Passwords

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