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Dell PP04S owner manual Setting Up a Home and Office Network

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3From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select your network authentication type (as provided by the network administrator).

If you do not see the drop-down menu, you must update your wireless software before continuing. Download and install the latest version of your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

4From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator).

5If your wireless network requires a key, enter it in the Network key field.

NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network.

6Click OK.

Your network setup is complete.

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Installing the Optional Extended Battery Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Removing and Installing Devices When the ComputerRadios Including Wireless Networking Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Network Adapter If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Resolving Other Technical ProblemsProgram stops responding Solid blue screen appears If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 Using the System Setup Program 122116 125 General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air Travel When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal What are you looking for? Find It Here Finding Information for Your ComputerI v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D T u p D i a g r a m E r a t i n g S y s t e m C D L l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.comN d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front View Light is flashing Device Status Lights Keyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect Left Side View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R Tour of Your Computer BA Y C O N N E C T O R Right Side View Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Security cable slot Back View Release Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computer Printer ProblemsUSB printer On printer Cable Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Turn off computer window, click Turn off Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Using a Batter y Battery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Power Meter Removing a Battery Charging the Battery Installing a Battery Installing the Optional Extended Battery Storing a BatteryPower Problems Using a Batter y Using the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts System Functions Display Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardPower Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia CD or DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Network Setup WizardNetwork Problems Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Networks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click the Remove or Change/Remove button If the display is blank Video and Display Problems Click Appearance and Themes If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable Scanner Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on PC Card Problems Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Windows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CD When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 102 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Add or Replace Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 103 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 105 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Adding a Modem 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 114 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Appendix 117 Ports and ConnectorsCommunications 118 Appendix VideoAudio Appendix 119 DisplayKeyboard 120 Appendix BatteryTouch Pad Physical AC AdapterEnvironmental Appendix 121 122 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramOverview System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 124 Appendix Changing Printer Modes Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging COM Ports Appendix 125 126 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Australia SydneyBahamas Barbados Brazil BoliviaBritish Virgin Islands Brunei Colombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Dominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic Ecuador Home and Small Business France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Guatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 134 Appendix Appendix 135 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.comKorea Seoul Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia Penang Montserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com Nicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com Panama Puerto Rico Portugal Website support.euro.dell.comSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia 140 Appendix Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.comSweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Taiwan Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comThailand Trinidad/Tobago 142 Appendix Bracknell Website support.euro.dell.comUruguay Business A. Austin, TexasVirgin Islands Venezuela 144 Appendix Regulatory Notices Appendix 145 NOM Information Mexico Only What is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy 146 Appendix Appendix 147 How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 148 Appendix Appendix 149 May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Return Policy GuaranteeExclusions Making a Claim Dell World Trade LP Appendix 155 156 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? Appendix 157 Appendix Index 159 D ex 160 Index Index 161 162 Index