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... 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 the Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 57 Optical drive problems...
... 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 the Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 57 Optical drive problems...
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Use to the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. MODEM CONNECTOR Connect the ...the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly...
Use to the modem connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. MODEM CONNECTOR Connect the ...the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly...
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...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer to... the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to alert you insert the battery into...
...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer to... the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to alert you insert the battery into...
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... when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to eject a card by pulling its functionality. Save the blank for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "PC Card" on page 93 for information on page 41.
... when using extended PC Cards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to eject a card by pulling its functionality. Save the blank for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. Using PC Cards PC Card Types See "PC Card" on page 93 for information on page 41.
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...This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. A home network typically employs high-...not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. Wireless networks fall into three categories-infrastructure networks, ad-hoc networks, and home networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system...
...This computer connects directly to the Internet" enables the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. A home network typically employs high-...not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. Wireless networks fall into three categories-infrastructure networks, ad-hoc networks, and home networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system...
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The user's guide is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The Wireless Network Connection icon is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home...
The user's guide is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The Wireless Network Connection icon is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home...
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NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can detect are listed under Available Networks. 48 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab.
NOTE: The names of wireless networks that your computer can detect are listed under Available Networks. 48 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click the Wireless Networks tab.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 The Wireless network properties window appears. If you do not need to configure security settings, go to step 9. 6 Click Add. NOTE: If you are using a WPA-protected network, and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WPA, download the WPA wireless security update from the Microsoft support site. 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you choose to configure security settings (optional), go to "Configuring Security Settings (Optional)" on page 50.
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 The Wireless network properties window appears. If you do not need to configure security settings, go to step 9. 6 Click Add. NOTE: If you are using a WPA-protected network, and the Association tab does not give you the option to select WPA, download the WPA wireless security update from the Microsoft support site. 7 Enter the name of your network in the Network name (SSID) field. 8 If you choose to configure security settings (optional), go to "Configuring Security Settings (Optional)" on page 50.
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... this information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Click OK. Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks field, click the name of the following connection ... Access (WPA) Security Requirements NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks field, and your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Configuring Security Settings (Optional) Choose one of your network setup is complete.
... this information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Click OK. Connecting to a Network With Wired Equivalent Protocol (WEP) Security Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks field, click the name of the following connection ... Access (WPA) Security Requirements NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Your new network name appears in the Preferred networks field, and your wireless network. 2 Click Properties. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Configuring Security Settings (Optional) Choose one of your network setup is complete.
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Earlier versions of Dell wireless network software may not contain the drop-down menu, select WEP. 5 If the wireless network does not require a network key, such as a password, go to step 9. 6 Click to uncheck the The key is complete. If you are using an ...
Earlier versions of Dell wireless network software may not contain the drop-down menu, select WEP. 5 If the wireless network does not require a network key, such as a password, go to step 9. 6 Click to uncheck the The key is complete. If you are using an ...
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... 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 wireless network. If your network requires a user name, password, or domain settings, consult the setup instructions ...from the Microsoft support site. 52 Setting Up a Home and Office Network If you are basic steps for your wireless network card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements The following instructions are using a WPA...
... 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 wireless network. If your network requires a user name, password, or domain settings, consult the setup instructions ...from the Microsoft support site. 52 Setting Up a Home and Office Network If you are basic steps for your wireless network card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Network With Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Security Requirements The following instructions are using a WPA...
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4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5 If your wireless network requires a key, enter it in the Network key field. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 53 Your network setup is complete. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network. 6 Click OK.
4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type. 5 If your wireless network requires a key, enter it in the Network key field. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 53 Your network setup is complete. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network. 6 Click OK.
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...realign the card. 6 Align the modem with your portable computer may be removed and installed by the user. NOTE: 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be purchased only from Dell. If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, follow the safety ... computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the system board. 7 Install the screws to secure the modem to install a 5-GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card. Only trained Dell service personnel are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Approved Mini PCI Cards may be installed. If you begin any of the procedures...
...realign the card. 6 Align the modem with your portable computer may be removed and installed by the user. NOTE: 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be purchased only from Dell. If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI Card, follow the safety ... computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the system board. 7 Install the screws to secure the modem to install a 5-GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card. Only trained Dell service personnel are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Approved Mini PCI Cards may be installed. If you begin any of the procedures...
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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 conversion... 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-toanalog) 94 Appendix
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 conversion... 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-toanalog) 94 Appendix
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... 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 protectors, 25 UPS, 25 power button description, 15 system view, 15 power...setting up, 24 USB, 24 problems blue screen, 64 computer crashes, 63-64 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 ...
... 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 protectors, 25 UPS, 25 power button description, 15 system view, 15 power...setting up, 24 USB, 24 problems blue screen, 64 computer crashes, 63-64 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 ...
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..., 36 U uninterruptible power supply. 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 ...
..., 36 U uninterruptible power supply. 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 ...