Dell 9300 owner manual Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP

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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP

Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user’s guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) whenever a network is detected in the area for which your computer is not configured.

1Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks.

The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area.

Setting Up a Home and Office 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 Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkIf only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Adding and Replacing Parts105 106127 126Tips on using Microsoft Windows What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Front View Tour of Your ComputerKeyboard Touch pad Buttons SpeakersV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Eject button Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsLeft Side View Hard drive Right Side ViewSecure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Back View Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connectorD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Battery Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screwBottom View Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerNext window, click the appropriate option Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer Power Protection DevicesConnecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeStoring a Battery Installing a BatteryUsing CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing MediaDirect Connector Adapter cable Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Video TV-out TV/digital audioVideo cable Video and Standard AudioVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Click DVD Changing Your Audio SettingsEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadInstalling a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardDetermining Your Network Type On the welcome screen, click NextConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Tab Function Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a DVD+RW drive DVD drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages External keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readReinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive Battery-bay latch releaseScrews Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Memory module Securing clips Notch Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Screw Modem Mini PCI CardModem cable Tabs Antenna cablesMini PCI card Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Hinge cover KeyboardCoin-Cell Battery Display Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connectorAntenna cables Display cable connector Optical Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologySlide the drive out of the bay Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screwCover Card Cable Appendix Specifications100 Control buttons 101Video 102 Conditions. See Power Problems on Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 103104 Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramOverview 105Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options 106Performing a One-Time Boot Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107108 Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.com 109110 International Access Code Country Code City Code111 112 General Support 01-899-753-0777 113114 International Access Code Country Code115 116 City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax SwitchboardIreland Sales Sales dial within U.K. only117 118 General Support 001-800-882-1519 119General Support 001-800-220-1006 120General Support 001-800-507-0962 General Support 0800-50-669121 Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales AppendixFax 21 424 01 Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394122 International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.comGold Queue Sales Penang, Malaysia123 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care124 125 Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only127 Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Identification Information Appendix Index Index129 130 See hard driveSee display 131 132

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