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Dell PP20L owner manual Setting Up a New WLAN

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Setting Up a New WLAN

Start Button and Connect To Option

1Click the Start button.

2Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections.

If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you may not have a wireless network card.

If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the wireless network card:

1Right-click Wireless Network Connection.

2Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The wireless network card’s name and model number are listed on the General tab.

NOTE: If your computer is set to the Classic Start menu option, you can view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then pointing to Network Connections. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have a wireless network card.

Order Confirmation

The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with your computer.

Setting Up a New WLAN

Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem

1Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.

2Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection. See "Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 69.

3Install any software required for your wireless router. Your wireless router may have been shipped with an installation CD. Such CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4Shut down your computer and any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through the Start menu.

5Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet.

6Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.

NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup.

7Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is no power connected to the router.

8Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem.

Setting Up a Network

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Contents

Model PP20L Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron 6400/E1505 P/N MD402 Notes, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms AugustRunning the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard ContentsDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration Contents4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 6 Using Multimedia If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN A program is designed for an earlier Drivers Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contents Finding Information These labels are located on the bottom of your computer To download Notebook System Software The operating system is already installed on your computer About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Flashing orange The battery charge is low Solid green The battery is chargingFlashing green The battery is almost fully charged Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned offMute the sound Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Play or pause The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S Back ViewA U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor About Your Computer Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Transferring Information to a New ComputerE-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk 1 Click the Start button Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing the Display 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolutionNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDisplay Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsQuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryCharge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning To enter standby mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CDs and DVDsAdjusting the Volume If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby modeDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceComponent-out video and standard audio S-video and standard audio Composite video and standard audioS-Video and Standard Audio S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV Using Multimedia Composite Video and Standard AudioUsing Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audiostandard audio cable Using Multimedia1 composite video adapter composite video cable3 standard audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable1 component video adapter 2 component video cable Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio3 component video cable connectorsUsing Multimedia 1 component video adapter 2 component video-outputSetting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards1 ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network WLAN Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network To access the Help and Support Center What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Ensure that people are not watching you when you type your password Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Do not share your password with other peopleDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages characters in filenames L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I R E C T - Dell MediaDirect cannot verify the Digital M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be IEEE 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsThe computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters The computer does not start upEnsure that the program is installed and configured properly Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems A solid blue screen appearsEnsure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems network connector on the back of the computer and the network jackMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 1 Turn on the computer Using the Operating System CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Solving Problems Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer Before Working Inside Your Computer2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page Optical Drive notch Hard Drive1 optical drive optical-drive security screw1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem Hinge Cover scribe Keyboardhinge cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page antenna cables Wireless Mini-Cardantenna cable connectors 1 Mini-Cardc Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology1 card door cableAdding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet FeaturesNOTE This feature may not be available on your computer Dell QuickSet Features Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tipssupport.dell.com support Contacting DellCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipCountry City Contacting Dell System Information SpecificationsSpecifications ProcessorMemory Ports and ConnectorsSpecifications 5-in-1 Media Memory Card ReaderAudio SpecificationsCommunications VideoDisplay SpecificationsAudio continued Touch Pad BatterySpecifications KeyboardPhysical Battery continuedSpecifications AC AdapterEnvironmental SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsModel number Macrovision Product NoticeProduct name Dell Inspiron 6400 and Inspiron E1505Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Numerics IndexSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index