
For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications:
1.
Go to
support.dell.com
, select your country/region, and then click
Drivers and Downloads
.
2.
Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click
Go.
3.
Select your operating system and language, and then click
Find Downloads
, or search by keyword for topics relevant to the information you are looking
for
.
User Accounts and Fast User Switching
Adding User Accounts
After the Microsoft Windows XP operating system is installed, the administrator or a user with administrator rights can create additional user accounts.
1.
Click the
Start
button and click
Control Panel
.
2.
In the
Control Panel
window, click
User Accounts
.
3.
Under
Pick a task
, click
Create a new account
.
4.
Under
Name the new account
, type the name of the new user and click
Next
.
5.
Under
Pick an account type
, click one of the following options:
l
Computer administrator
—
You can change all computer settings.
l
Limited
—
You can change only your own personal settings, such as your password. You cannot install programs or use the Internet.
6.
Click
Create Account
.
Fast User Switching
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without requiring the previous user to log off.
1.
Click the
Start
button and click
Log Off
.
2.
In the
Log Off Windows
window, click
Switch User
.
When you use Fast User Switching, programs that previous users were using remain running in the background, which might decrease your computer's
response time. Also, multimedia programs, such as games and DVD software, might not work with Fast User Switching. For more information, see the Windows
Help and Support Center. For information about how to access the Windows Help and Support Center, see
Finding Information
.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
To connect a network cable:
NOTE:
Third-party software that is not compatible with Windows Vista may have to be removed prior to upgrading to the Windows Vista operating
system. Ensure that you have a backup copy of your third-party software before you begin the Windows Vista upgrade.
NOTE:
The
support.dell.com
user interface may vary depending on your selections.
NOTE:
Additional options may be available, depending on whether you are using Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Also, options
available in Windows XP Professional vary depending on whether your computer is connected to a domain.
NOTE:
Fast User Switching is unavailable if your computer is running Windows XP Professional and is a member of a computer domain, or if your
computer has less than 128 MB of memory.
NOTE:
Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the
computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack.