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... 41 Installing a PC Card 43 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 45 Network Setup Wizard 46 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 46 Determining Your Network Type 46 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 47 Configuring Security Settings (Optional 50 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 55 Starting...
... 41 Installing a PC Card 43 7 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 45 Network Setup Wizard 46 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 46 Determining Your Network Type 46 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP 47 Configuring Security Settings (Optional 50 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 55 Starting...
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... earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70...and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer ...
... earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64 A solid blue screen appears 64 Other software problems 65 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 66 PC Card Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 70...and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 79 Recommended Tools 79 Turning Off Your Computer ...
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...). For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - Press this button to launch a program of Your Computer Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file...
...). For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. O P T I C A L D R I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L ™ A C C E S S D I V E - Press this button to launch a program of Your Computer Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) optical drive P C C A R D S L O T - You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file...
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... particles. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is installed in the configuration utility, you could lose data. Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the slot; Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "PC...
... particles. Extended PC Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is installed in the configuration utility, you could lose data. Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the slot; Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "PC...
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...an access point or router. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you have, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access ...points and consists of network you through the process of the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete...
...an access point or router. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you have, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access ...points and consists of network you through the process of the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete...
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... Network 47 infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The user's guide is already installed. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The software is located on the Dell...
... Network 47 infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The user's guide is already installed. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The software is located on the Dell...
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... your wireless network card. In addition, your WPA-protected network may require special settings such as a network key, user name, password, and domain name. 1 In the Preferred networks field, click the name of your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select your network authentication type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network With Wi...
... your wireless network card. In addition, your WPA-protected network may require special settings such as a network key, user name, password, and domain name. 1 In the Preferred networks field, click the name of your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select your network authentication type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network With Wi...
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..., first unplug the cable from your computer (see page 79). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.... and clean to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer. CAUTION: ...
..., first unplug the cable from your computer (see page 79). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty.... and clean to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer. CAUTION: ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out IEEE 1394 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo ... serial connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem internal AC 97 bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi and PC Card Bluetooth™ wireless support 32 MB or 64 MB SPWG-B AC97 (Soft Audio) Sigmatel 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out IEEE 1394 Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo ... serial connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem internal AC 97 bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi and PC Card Bluetooth™ wireless support 32 MB or 64 MB SPWG-B AC97 (Soft Audio) Sigmatel 9750 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital...
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... any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Support for all associated cabling are provided pursuant to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and...
... any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Support for all associated cabling are provided pursuant to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and...
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See display N network problems, 66 setting up , 23 IRQ conflicts, 75 K keyboard description...card cover description, 21 system view, 21 monitor. drives problems, 57 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 58 See optical drive DVDs, 31 E error messages, 59-60 F Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 21 problems, 59 replacing, 81 returning to Dell..., 83 system view, 21 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I IEEE 1394...
See display N network problems, 66 setting up , 23 IRQ conflicts, 75 K keyboard description...card cover description, 21 system view, 21 monitor. drives problems, 57 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 58 See optical drive DVDs, 31 E error messages, 59-60 F Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 21 problems, 59 replacing, 81 returning to Dell..., 83 system view, 21 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 help file, 10 I IEEE 1394...
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...optical drive description, 16 problems, 58 replacing, 89 system view, 16 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 41 CardBus technology, 41 extended, 41 installing, 43 removing, 41 slot, 41 types, 41 wireless network adapter, 41 power line conditioners, 25 problems, 67 protection devices, 25 surge ...64 computer does not start up, 63 computer stops responding, 63 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 57 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 59-60 hard drive, 59 IEEE 1394, 61 keyboard, 62 lockups, 63 network, 66 optical drive, 58 power, 67 power light conditions, 67 printer, 68...
...optical drive description, 16 problems, 58 replacing, 89 system view, 16 P PC Card slot description, 16 system view, 16 PC Cards blanks, 41 CardBus technology, 41 extended, 41 installing, 43 removing, 41 slot, 41 types, 41 wireless network adapter, 41 power line conditioners, 25 problems, 67 protection devices, 25 surge ...64 computer does not start up, 63 computer stops responding, 63 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 57 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 59-60 hard drive, 59 IEEE 1394, 61 keyboard, 62 lockups, 63 network, 66 optical drive, 58 power, 67 power light conditions, 67 printer, 68...
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See UPS UPS, 25 USB connector description, 20 system view, 20 wireless network changing security settings, 50 connecting to, 47 type, 46 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 41 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 T technical support policy, 101 touch pad about, 40 customizing, 40 ...description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard...
See UPS UPS, 25 USB connector description, 20 system view, 20 wireless network changing security settings, 50 connecting to, 47 type, 46 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 41 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 T technical support policy, 101 touch pad about, 40 customizing, 40 ...description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard...