Dell 3100, E310 owner manual Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an AOL or MSN connection:

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP:

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. The New Connection Wizard appears.

3Click Connect to the Internet.

4In the next window, click the appropriate option:

•If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

•If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually.

•If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

5Click Next.

If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

6Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next.

7Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 33. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD activity lightSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Adding a Second Hard Drive optional103 110 104107 109Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Service Code to directClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork cable Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computerStandby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabHibernate Tab About RAID ConfigurationsUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords RAID LevelSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsInstalling Memory on Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModule see Installing Memory on Modules without errorRepeat this process for each card. If Determine whether a conflict exists bySee Cards on Then restart the computerLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Power supply Inside View of Your ComputerCD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Memory System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Installing Memory Securing clips ConnectorNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Sliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive PanelDrive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panel Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insertReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesConnecting Drive Cables IDE Drive AddressingCD/DVD drives Power cable Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connectorHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DriveAdding a Second Hard Drive optional Rail tabsPrimary hard drive Upper bay Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePage Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing PartsSliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socketRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts System clock MHz data rate Appendix SpecificationsLevel 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache Pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram100 101 102 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Screen104 System Setup OptionsOr RAID On 105106 Remotely from Suspend Boot SequenceOption Settings 107Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots108 109 Clearing Forgotten Passwords110 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor111 MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only113 Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification Information114 115 116 117 980-9-15-3978 118592 818 Colombia119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Uruguay 13001344 373 01344 860131 132 Index 133 Index134 Index Index 135 136 Index USBIndex 137 138 Index
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