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Setting Up and Using Networks
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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
November RK930
Contents
Customizing the Touch Pad
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Securing Your Computer
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Dell Technical Update Service
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Contents
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Dell Product Information Guide
License
Site
What Are You Looking For?
Dell Support Utility
Windows Help and Support
On the operating system you ordered
Finding Information
Front View
About Your Computer
Display
About Your Computer
V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S
In-1 memory card reader
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ
Bottom View
Battery Battery-bay latch release
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Checking the Battery Charge
Low-Battery Warning
Power Management Modes
Conserving Battery Power
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Windows XP
Removing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using a Battery
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard
Key Combinations
Power Management
System Functions
Speaker Functions
Touch Pad
Mouse Properties window
Customizing the Touch Pad
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Using a Projector
Microsoft Windows XP
Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper
Windows Vista
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display
Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab
Using the Display
Playing CDs or DVDs
Using Multimedia
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Volume
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up and Using Networks
Setting Up and Using Networks
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Start Button and Connect To Option
Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Connecting to a Wlan
Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Completing the Connection to the Wlan
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Setting Up and Using Networks
ExpressCards
Using Cards
ExpressCard Blanks
Installing an ExpressCard
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank
Slot
About Passwords
Passwords
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Type of Password Features
Using a Primary or System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Fingerprint Reader Optional
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Securing Your Computer
Securing Your Computer
Diagnostic Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
Diagnostic Light Codes During Post
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Light Pattern
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
Correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station
E S E M E S S a G E S . See System Setup Program on
Dell for assistance see Contacting Dell on
Hardware Troubleshooter
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Troubleshooting Tools
Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter
Option Function
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
TabFunction
Encountered
Tab Function
Battery Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Troubleshooting
Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper
Do not use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Program stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Program crashes repeatedly
Solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Power Problems
Network Problems
Printer Problems
Click Properties and click Ports
Scanner Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
Screen is blank Screen is difficult to read
Video and Monitor Problems
3D image quality is poor
Power Lights
Only part of the display is readable
Dell Support Utility
Dell Technical Update Service
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
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Overview
System Setup Program
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System Setup Screens
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Changing the Boot Sequence
Commonly Used Options
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Performing a One-Time Boot
104
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
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At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
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Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Hardware and Software Problems
110
Starting System Restore
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
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Enabling System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
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Windows XP Dell PC Restore
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista
Using the Operating System Media
Before you Begin
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Identifying Your Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Packing the Computer
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Traveling by Air
Travel Tips
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Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
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DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
124
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
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Before You Call
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Diagnostics Checklist
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Contacting Dell
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Specifications
Communications
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Video
Audio
Display
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Keyboard
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Battery
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Drives
135
Physical
Environmental
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Appendix
FCC Class B
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Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display
CDs and DVDs
Mouse Non-Optical
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Glossary
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Product ID
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Device driver See driver
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Module bay See media bay
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
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Index
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See also wireless switch
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