L

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