Windows Vista: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series)
LAN (local area networks), 547-557
See also communication security
cabled versus wireless, 551-554
configuration, 559-574
checking network connection, 570-573
and installation of components , 566-570
network components, 559-563
overview, 559
troubleshooting, 573-574
and viewing, 563-566
connecting to Internet, 585-592
methods of connecting, 585-587
overview, 405, 425, 427, 585
SOHO routers, 587-591
and DSL, 420
hardware, 554-557
overview, 547
peer-to-peer versus domain-based, 548-551
purposes of networks, 547-548
sharing computers over, 69
sharing resources on, 575-584
enabling hardware sharing, 575-576
overview, 575
shared drives from other computers, 576-580
sharing drives and folders with others, 580-582
sharing printers, 582-584
user accounts and security, 576
UNC addresses, 111
language preferences, web page, 507-508
language properties, keyboard, 225-227
Language toolbar, 177
laptops, 269-287
deferring printing from, 276-279
docking stations , 287
overview, 269
power management, 283-287
Remote Desktop Connection, 279-283
Windows Vista Mobile PC tools, 269-276
overview, 269
Pen and Input settings, 274-275
Presentation Settings, 271-273
Sync Center, 276
Tablet PC settings, 273-274
Windows Mobility Center, 270-271
layouts, calendar printing, 99
led (local directory), 539
LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format), 451
Lease Obtained line, 571
LEFT-ARROW keys, 19
libraries, 170
Library tab, Windows Media Player, 353-354, 356
licenses, end-user, 42, 364
Lifehacker, 672
Line tool, Microsoft Paint, 335-336
linked objects, 64-67
links, 481
Links toolbar, 176, 486, 494-495
Linksys, 589
Linux system, 587
List All Modes setting, Advanced Display Settings, 220
list boxes, 28
List separator setting, Customize Regional Options dialog box Numbers tab, 234
lists, folder. See folders
Live Mail mailbox, Live Messenger, 523
Live Search box, Search bar, 495-496
Live TV feature, Media Center, 395-396
local access numbers, calling card, 415
"Local Area Network: A Network Cable Is Unplugged" message, 573
local area networks. See LAN
local computer, 533
local directory (led), 539
Local Intranet zone, Internet Explorer, 604, 606-607
local printers, 254
Local Resources tab, Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, 285
Local Settings folders, 75
local user accounts, 71, 73-76
Local User Storage option, Customize Start Menu dialog box, 183
Local Users And Groups program, Computer Management window, 79-80, 84
Location setting, Windows Calendar, 94
locations, dialing, 410-413
Lock button modes, 10-11
Lock Modifier Keys When Press Twice In A Row option, Sticky Key Settings, 295
locked taskbars, 185
locking Windows, 10, 84
log files, 311, 313
Log Off mode, 10
logarithmic functions, Scientific Calculator, 320
logging on and off shared computers, 84-86
logical drives, 618
logical functions of Scientific Calculator, 321
logon scripts, 437
Long date format option, Customize Regional Options dialog box Date tab, 235
long-distance access numbers, calling card, 415
low disk space notification, 643
/L: size command switch, ChkDsk, 639