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... Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the...or Blank 46 8 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 47 Network Setup Wizard 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
... Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the...or Blank 46 8 Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 47 Network Setup Wizard 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
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Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. 16 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players CD players, and microphones to the connector.
Attach record/playback devices, such as a modem, wireless card, or network adapter. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" on page 45. 16 About Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Left Side View audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS PC Card slot Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. P C C A R D S L O T - Supports one PC Card, such as cassette players CD players, and microphones to the connector.
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... documentation supplied with the device. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For information on using the network adapter, see the instructions included with your computer. 18...
... documentation supplied with the device. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For information on using the network adapter, see the instructions included with your computer. 18...
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...hold a charge) decreases over time. Do not use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 27 For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-...brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Use a...
...hold a charge) decreases over time. Do not use a battery from Dell. Using a Battery 27 For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-...brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Use a...
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...power schemes that you attach to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are listed below the menu. Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for each scheme in order to make use ... does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter...
...power schemes that you attach to select, create, and edit power scheme settings. The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are listed below the menu. Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for each scheme in order to make use ... does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter...
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... to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking equipment. Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is optional for some systems and may not be included with your computer. Radios (Including...
... to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking equipment. Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is optional for some systems and may not be included with your computer. Radios (Including...
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.... The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 81 for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. See "Specifications" on supported PC Cards. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end...
.... The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for information on page 81 for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. See "Specifications" on supported PC Cards. Follow these precautions when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end...
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... card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. The user's guide is already installed. ...Wizard and follow the instructions included in order to connect to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: The wireless networking capability is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network NOTE: Selecting the connection ...
... card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. The user's guide is already installed. ...Wizard and follow the instructions included in order to connect to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: The wireless networking capability is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network NOTE: Selecting the connection ...
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When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the area. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your area. Setting Up a Network 49 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the lower-right corner of the available wireless networks.
When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the area. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your area. Setting Up a Network 49 The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the lower-right corner of the available wireless networks.
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Dell cannot provide this information. Your network is connected to the network you of the wireless network, the same pop-up notifies you selected. After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your computer in the list. ...Thereafter, whenever you log on to your network. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to the network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select ...
Dell cannot provide this information. Your network is connected to the network you of the wireless network, the same pop-up notifies you selected. After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your computer in the list. ...Thereafter, whenever you log on to your network. NOTE: Network security settings are unique to the network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click to select ...
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... optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts before you begin, 75 recommended tools,...slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 46 CardBus technology, 45 extended, 45 installing, 45 removing, 46 slot, 45 types, 45 wireless network adapter, 45 110 Index See display N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 61 setting up , 21 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard description...
... optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts before you begin, 75 recommended tools,...slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 46 CardBus technology, 45 extended, 45 installing, 45 removing, 46 slot, 45 types, 45 wireless network adapter, 45 110 Index See display N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 61 setting up , 21 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard description...
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... 11 hibernate mode, 34 Network Setup Wizard, 47 power options properties, 34 Program Compatibility Wizard, 60 standby mode, 33 System Restore, 71 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 45 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 47 Program Compatibility Wizard, 60 112 Index T ...89 touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.
... 11 hibernate mode, 34 Network Setup Wizard, 47 power options properties, 34 Program Compatibility Wizard, 60 standby mode, 33 System Restore, 71 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 45 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 47 Program Compatibility Wizard, 60 112 Index T ...89 touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.