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Dell 1200 owner manual Setting Up and Using Networks

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Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network.

NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

2Complete the checklist.

3Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in the wizard.

Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System

1Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Connect To→ Set up a connection or network.

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Dell 1200 owner manual Setting Up and Using Networks

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 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Microsoft Windows FirewallSecuring Your Computer 102 Dell Technical Update Service101 105 119120 123126 127129 137Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDell Product Information Guide License What Are You Looking For? SiteDell Support Utility Windows Help and Support On the operating system you ordered Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewDisplay About Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View In-1 memory card readerRight 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 Battery Battery-bay latch release Bottom ViewAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Using a Battery Battery PerformanceLow-Battery Warning Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Standby and Sleep Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XPRemoving the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Numeric KeypadPower Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Speaker FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Mouse Properties windowUsing a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Windows Vista Making Images and Text Look Bigger or SharperMicrosoft Windows XP 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 Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsDVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write RewritableHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureSetting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network ConnectionsMicrosoft Windows Firewall Completing the Connection to the WlanSetting Up and Using Networks Using Cards ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Slot Passwords About PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockUsing a Primary or System Password Type of Password FeaturesUsing an Administrator Password If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareFingerprint Reader Optional Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Messages Light PatternTroubleshooting 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 Hardware Troubleshooter Dell for assistance see Contacting Dell onStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionEncountered TabFunctionTab Function Troubleshooting Battery Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenamesProgram stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems Click Properties and click PortsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Monitor Problems Screen is blank Screen is difficult to readOnly part of the display is readable Power Lights3D image quality is poor Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon 100 101 System Setup ProgramOverview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot 103Enabling the Infrared Sensor 104Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows VistaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next 107Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 108Manually Reinstalling Drivers 109110 Hardware and Software ProblemsRestoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore 112 Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore 113 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows XP Dell PC Restore 114 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 115Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore you Begin 116117 118 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 119120 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 121 122 123 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 124 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 125126 Before You Call 127Diagnostics Checklist 128Contacting Dell 129130 Specifications 131132 CommunicationsVideo AudioKeyboard 133Display Battery 134Touch Pad AC Adapter135 DrivesPhysical Environmental136 Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 137Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display 138139 Mouse Non-OpticalCDs and DVDs 140 Glossary 141142 143 Product ID144 Device driver See driver145 146 147 148 149 Module bay See media bay150 NIC See network adapter151 152 153 154 Video resolution See resolution 155156 157 158 Index 159160 See also wireless switch 161162 163 164