Setting Up and Using Networks | Dell NY105 manual

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Dell NY105 manual Setting Up and Using Networks

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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 User’s Guide Model PP18L August NY105 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents Using a Primary or System Password If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area NetworkEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105 If only part of the display is readable Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120 109 144 Technical Support and Customer Service 143Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 143 Support.dell.com Finding InformationFinding Information These labels are located on your computer Dell Support Website support.dell.com QuickSet on To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSetIcon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing yellow Error Back View Right Side View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Click Finished and restart the new computer Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Charge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerCheck the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Storing a Battery Replacing the Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions BatteryPower Management Display Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Ambient Light Sensor Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Switching the Video Image Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Microsoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media Using Blank Media How to Copy Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Card Types Using Cards Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Smart Card About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Passwords Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary or System Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Using a Hard Drive Password Activating the Security Management Software Enabling the TPM FeatureEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click the Tools tab Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Select the program you want to remove Ieee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Follow the instructions on the screen Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appears General Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed PC Card ProblemsIcon on the Windows Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality If only part of the display is readableClick the Start button and then click Control Panel Overview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Program Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports 100 Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Drivers 102 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista 103 Microsoft Windows XP Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Using the Operating System Media 107 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 108 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Hinge cover Plastic scribe Hinge CoverKeyboard 111 Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab 113 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyCard cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Memory Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar115 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips 117 Securing clips 2 per connector Memory module cover 119 120 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardWlan card 121 Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband card 123 Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs 125 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card SIM card Metal brackets Hard Drive Screws Hard drive 127 Optical drive Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Removing Media Bay Devices 129 Lift the card out of its connectorFCM card Antenna cables FCM card 130 131 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 132 Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips 135 SpecificationsCore 136 Memory 137 Keycaps 138 Conditions Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 139 Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 140Technology 141 Specifications 143 Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services 145 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Before You Call For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell147 Visit support.dell.com Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Computer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only151 Macrovision Product Notice 153 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor 154 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 155 156 157 158 159 160 For this program 161 162