Dell 1000 owner manual Setting Up a Network, Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

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Setting Up a Network

Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem

Before you connect your computer to a network that is not wireless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.

To connect a network cable:

1Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.

NOTE: Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that it is securely attached.

2Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector.

NOTICE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall connector.

Setting Up a Network

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Contents Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management SettingsInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Checking Your Wireless Network CardMail, Modem, and Internet Problems CD and DVD drive problemsExternal Keyboard problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec114 111Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 117Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup ProgramWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer My device documentationAt support.dell.com Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationComputer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourMicrosoft Windows License Label SupportHow to personalize my desktop How to use the Windows operatingProblem Appropriate support siteDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierFinding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Speakers Touch pad buttons Display latches Power button Device status lightsFront View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Air vent Left Side ViewOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonRight Side View USB connectors About Your ComputerHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S Back View AC adapter connector Network connectorRJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Battery Hard driveRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery-bay latch release To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCardsExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing Cards Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New Wlan Setting Up a Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system onSymptom Tree Tracing the problem quicklyProblem you are having Option Function Express TestProblem description ErrorsConfiguration EncounteredCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Or DVD creation softwareHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems See Contacting Dell on Keyboard Problems ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Disable mute or reenable the integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers101 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using theDrivers and Utilities Media103 Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 105 106 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec107 108 Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 109 Reinstalling Windows XPPress the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter Solving Problems Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 113 Press the power button to ground the system boardHard Drive Optical Drive114 Optical drive Device security screwHard drive screws 115Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to Dell116 117 MemoryClips Per connectorMemory module Notch 119120 Modem121 Hinge Cover Hinge cover Keyboard123 Keyboard Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector124 Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Card125 Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 System board Antenna cables Coin-Cell BatteryConnector 129 DisplayBoard Lift the display away from the computer 130Screws Display cable 131 132 133 Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features 134 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 135136 Travel Tips137 Traveling by Air138 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell139 140 141 Specifications142 ATI R485M 143144 145 Conditions. See Power Problems on Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 146147 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating 148Appendix Using the System Setup Program149 AppendixEntering System Setup 151 Commonly Used Options152 Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 153Mouse Touch Pad155 Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs 156 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 157 Macrovision Product Notice158 159 Glossary160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Video resolution See resolution175 176 Index Index177 178 See also hard drive See also optical drive179 180 181 182 183 184

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