Click Properties | Dell 600m specs

2Click Properties.

3From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open.

Earlier versions of Dell wireless software may not contain the drop-down menus. If you are using an earlier version, select the check box labeled Data encryption (WEP enabled) and go to step 5.

4From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select WEP.

5If the wireless network does not require a network key (for example, password), go to step 8.

6De-select the check box labeled The key is provided for me automatically.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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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 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Connecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Network Adapter 102 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents104 105 118 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135120 123 Index Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal When Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Keyboard status lights Mute button Front ViewTouch pad buttons Speaker Tour of Your Computer Light is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Device latch release Right Side View Back View Parallel connector Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectorsRJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Serial Connector Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail Problems Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Printer CableScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer Cable Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a Battery Following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen Checking the Battery Charge Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems About the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Keyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothSystem Functions CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the System Properties dialog box Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia CD and DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVD If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs Copying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cable Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network Problems Determining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Click Add Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Error Messages Accessing Help Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 100 Solving Problems Solving Problems 101 Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes 102 Solving Problems Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Solving Problems 103 Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding If Your Computer Gets Wet Solving Problems 105 Resolving Other Technical Problems 106 Solving ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Solving Problems 107 What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers 108 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Using System Restore110 Solving Problems Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Solving Problems 111 Undoing the Last System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Solving Problems Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You ReinstallReinstalling Windows XP 114 Solving Problems Solving Problems 115 Reinstalling Drivers and Software Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 118 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 119 Adding a Mini PCI Card 120 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts 123Replacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw 124 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsVideo TV-out To composite video adapter cable 4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Information on battery life Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell battery Operating Storage Operating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G134 Appendix Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Appendix 135 136 Appendix Commonly Used Options Appendix 137 Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computer Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Appendix 139 140 Appendix Appendix 141 142 Appendix Appendix 143 144 Appendix Appendix 145 146 Appendix Appendix 147 148 Appendix Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Appendix 153 154 Appendix Appendix 155 156 Appendix Appendix 157 Regulatory Notices 158 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 159 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 160 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last? Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service? 162 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract? Appendix 163 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyAppendix 167 168 Appendix Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Appendix 169 Making a Claim 170 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? Appendix 171 Appendix Display description, 20 system view Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Description, 22 system view Index 173 Power button description, 20 system view PC Card slot description, 23 system view174 Index Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Serial connector description, 29 system viewSmart card slot description, 24 system view Speakers description, 22 system view 176 Index