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Question posted by asdad1 on February 1st, 2015

Still Wants To Dial Up Rather Use My New Cable Modem To Connect To The Internet.

I finally added internet to my cable account. Now my Dimension c521 still wants to dial up rather than connect via ethernet through my cable modem.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on February 1st, 2015 1:37 PM

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

... I/O Connectors 16 Setting Up a Printer 17 Printer Cable 17 Connecting a USB Printer 18 Connecting to the Internet 18 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 19 Playing CDs and DVDs 20 Adjusting the Volume 21 Adjusting the Picture 22 Copying CDs and DVDs 22 How to Copy a CD or DVD 22 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 23 Helpful Tips...

Owner's Manual - Page 4

2 Solving Problems 31 Troubleshooting Tips 31 Battery Problems 31 Drive Problems 31 CD and DVD drive problems 32 Hard drive problems 33 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 33 Error Messages 34 Keyboard Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 The computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A ...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

... a separate intra- The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on your network or broadband device, and then connect the other end of a network cable to ensure reliable operation. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - On computers with a sound card...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

.... If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with 7.1 speakers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 8 center/subwoofer LFE Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that typically remain (rear quad) connected, such as joysticks, cameras...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

.... Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Dial-up connections that came with your printer. Connecting to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer...

Owner's Manual - Page 19

... modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your ISP to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your local cable TV line. If you are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... the computer. Insert the cable until it clicks into the modem connector on the back of the computer 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Do not plug the network cable into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter...

Owner's Manual - Page 29

... Enable hibernate support check box on the Hibernate tab. If you want to use the hibernate settings you want to use for your computer is a portable computer that scheme, unless you ...use your computer to enable hibernate mode. To recover, press any key on your computer is a portable computer and you click Save As and enter a new name for extended periods of time. If you want...

Owner's Manual - Page 33

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. If you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN...

Owner's Manual - Page 34

.... Follow the instructions on the modem. If all computers. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. For help, contact your modem. 6 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to an Internet provider. Click the Start...

Owner's Manual - Page 35

...reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 108). A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want to the computer. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - Solving Problems 35 Insert a disk into the drive and try using the keyboard. N O N - Close all windows and open is firmly connected to the...

Owner's Manual - Page 44

...: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to check for troubleshooting procedures. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O S S E T U P P R O G R A M - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to determine if the power cable is connected as shown on...

Owner's Manual - Page 89

...touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. Discard used batteries according to touch the system board with the same...after turning on the computer, replace the battery. CAUTION: A new battery can do so by carefully prying it out of its socket...that you can last several years. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then...

Owner's Manual - Page 90

...battery disposal information. 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical...1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the old battery. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug...

Owner's Manual - Page 129

...to the system bus. EPP - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - Also referred to...ECP uses direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. EIDE - A circuit board that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it ... use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments...

Owner's Manual - Page 131

...is typically used by portable computer and flat-panel displays. interrupt request - ISP - Internet service provider...used for transmission speeds for a parallel connection to press multiple keys at the same time. local bus - The designation for networks and modems... and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. IrDA - Although two devices can contain several ...

Owner's Manual - Page 132

... one billionth of the Windows taskbar that allows your computer to your modem to connect to 4 GB/sec. A type of different speeds, they will operate at...and devices such as an LPT port. You typically use your computer. Also referred to the system board. If...to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to the Internet and exchange e-mail. nonvolatile random access memory - A ...

Owner's Manual - Page 135

...uses a text editor. ultra extended graphics array - A virus program moves from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. V - T TAPI - unified memory allocation - A backup power source used...of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. If ...connected and disconnected while the computer is eradicated.

Owner's Manual - Page 138

...83, 85 problems, 38 removing, 83-84 using, 24 memory DDR2 overview, 64 installation guidelines, 64 installing, 65 problems, 38 removing, 68 type supported, 64 messages error, 34 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 hard to ..., 59 turning off your computer, 59 Internet connection, about, 18 connection, options, 18 problems, 33 Internet connection setting up , 26 Network Setup Wizard, 27 138 Index

Owner's Manual - Page 139

...schemes, 28 problems, 40 standby mode, 27 power light conditions, 40 Power Options Properties, 28 printer cable, 17 connecting, 17 problems, 41 printer (continued) setting up, 17 USB, 18 problems battery, 31 blue screen,...32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read, 45 ...