Dell 1150 owner manual Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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2Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted.

NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information.

Your network is configured automatically.

NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to the network you selected.

Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer in the area of the wireless network, the same pop-up notifies you of the wireless network connection.

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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 Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts 109 AppendixContents Dell Product Information Guide Finding InformationHelp File Dell Support Website support.dell.com W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging Left Side View PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectorsRight Side View Modem connector Air ventsModem Connector Back View AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your ComputerConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Bottom ViewTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Printer ProblemsPower Protection Devices Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line ConditionersBattery Performance Using a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Power MeterBattery and Power Problems Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryIf battery life is short If the battery is not chargingReprogramming the Button Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Numeric KeypadCD or DVD Tray Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Click Mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Customizing the Touch PadUnexpected Characters CD or DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Error MessagesIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsProgram crashes PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems If you have problems with a hard driveProgram stops responding Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear If Your Computer Gets WetIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestorePC Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecSelect a restore point and click Next Click System Properties Shutting Down Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsHard Drive Screws Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell MemoryCaptive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Adding a Mini PCI Card Replacing the ModemMini PCI card Mini PCI card Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module cover CD or DVD DriveKeyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix SpecificationsSodimm SPWG-B XGA Power-intensive conditions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Kg 7.57 lb Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Commonly Used Options System Setup ScreensSystem Performance Overview System and Battery Performance OptimizationVariable Speed Fan Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge TimeDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Class a Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Identification Information Contacting DellTech Support AutoTech automated technical support Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Sales Technical Support servers 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Appendix D ex 110 D e Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS
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