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... Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems...
... Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems...
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... portable computer, may further define the critical flight phase as a memory module. Static electricity can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. Please follow all such restrictions, if your computer. Wash your computer's electronic components, such as any of flight,...State of a PED is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other reproductive harm. You can do so by airline personnel with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other wireless communication device, please disable this product,...
... portable computer, may further define the critical flight phase as a memory module. Static electricity can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com. Please follow all such restrictions, if your computer. Wash your computer's electronic components, such as any of flight,...State of a PED is equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other reproductive harm. You can do so by airline personnel with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other wireless communication device, please disable this product,...
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... damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Connects the...
... damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Connects the...
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...; Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click,... double-click, or right-click the icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur...
...; Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click,... double-click, or right-click the icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur...
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... to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with your...in the Tell Me How help file, see page 147. Operating time may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer, ...
... to an electrical outlet when writing to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with your...in the Tell Me How help file, see page 147. Operating time may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer, ...
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6 SECTION 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
6 SECTION 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Network Problems Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks
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... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - These settings are unique to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network settings are correct and that the network adapter driver is...
... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - These settings are unique to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network settings are correct and that the network adapter driver is...
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... Network The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of network to which you are the infrastructure type. If...order to connect to connect several computers together. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a network. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting.
... Network The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of network to which you are the infrastructure type. If...order to connect to connect several computers together. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a network. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 69 4 Under Network Tasks in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of wireless networks that your computer can see are listed in the Available Networks area. NOTE: The names of this connection. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 69 4 Under Network Tasks in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of wireless networks that your computer can see are listed in the Available Networks area. NOTE: The names of this connection. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 5 Select the Wireless Networks tab.
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wireless access points are connecting to an ad-hoc network, which does not use any routers or access points, click the check box labeled This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Click Add. The Wireless network properties window appears. 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you are not used. 70 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
wireless access points are connecting to an ad-hoc network, which does not use any routers or access points, click the check box labeled This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Click Add. The Wireless network properties window appears. 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you are not used. 70 Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) To finalize your connection, you must change your network: • Connecting to connect. Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your wireless security settings to match the wireless network to which you are trying to a Network with no Security-Related Requirements (Common for home and small office networks) Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71 Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks area. 9 Click OK.
Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) To finalize your connection, you must change your network: • Connecting to connect. Choose one of the following connection options based on the security settings for your wireless security settings to match the wireless network to which you are trying to a Network with no Security-Related Requirements (Common for home and small office networks) Setting Up a Home and Office Network 71 Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks area. 9 Click OK.
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...that you know the Network Authentication and Data Encryption settings for your wireless network card. 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of the Dell wireless software may require special settings such as provided by your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down...to a minute to attach to your WPA-protected network may not contain the drop-down menu, select your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network In addition, your network. Be sure to get ...
...that you know the Network Authentication and Data Encryption settings for your wireless network card. 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of the Dell wireless software may require special settings such as provided by your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down...to a minute to attach to your WPA-protected network may not contain the drop-down menu, select your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network In addition, your network. Be sure to get ...
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Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your computer may take up to a minute to attach to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of your wireless network requires a key, enter it in the Network key field. 6 Click OK. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 73 Your network setup is complete. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your wireless network.
Connecting to the network. NOTE: Your computer may take up to a minute to attach to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of your wireless network requires a key, enter it in the Network key field. 6 Click OK. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 73 Your network setup is complete. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your wireless network.
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Earlier versions of Dell wireless software may not contain the drop-down menu, select WEP. 5 If the wireless network does not require a network key (for me automatically. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 8. 6 Deselect the check box labeled The key is provided for example, password), go to step 5. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menus. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.
Earlier versions of Dell wireless software may not contain the drop-down menu, select WEP. 5 If the wireless network does not require a network key (for me automatically. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 8. 6 Deselect the check box labeled The key is provided for example, password), go to step 5. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menus. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.
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... view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS UPS, 40 USB connector description, 27 system view, 27 Index 161
... view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS UPS, 40 USB connector description, 27 system view, 27 Index 161
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems...
... Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems...
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...parallel printers, a cable is allowed. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this product, will expose you can do so by airline personnel with regard to such device.... - Additionally, the use of any of your computer. Please follow all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is below ...
...parallel printers, a cable is allowed. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device, please disable this product, will expose you can do so by airline personnel with regard to such device.... - Additionally, the use of any of your computer. Please follow all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is below ...
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... with your computer. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. To access... printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. The lights next to a network.
... with your computer. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. To access... printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. The lights next to a network.
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...: • Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of the QuickSet program installed on your computer and to the telephone wall...
...: • Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of the QuickSet program installed on your computer and to the telephone wall...
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... such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with extreme ...
... such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a CD. • Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with extreme ...