Solving Problems, Network Problems | Dell PP25L specification

Solving Problems

CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions.

Network Problems

Wireless Connections

If the network connection is lost —

The wireless switch may be off. To turn on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place.

- Off - On

The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on the computer.

•Check your wireless router to ensure it is powered on and connected to your data source (cable modem or network hub).

•Re-establish your connection to the wireless router:

a.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

b.Click Start → Connect To.

c.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

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Dell PP25L setup guide Solving Problems, Network Problems, Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Inspiron Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Check the Wireless Switch Using The Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista Setup Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop EnabledDevice Status Lights To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios Right Side Features 12 cm USB connector Connects to a Left Side Features Front Side Features Audio Out/ Headphone connectorIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Keyboard Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Playing or recording CDs and DVDs Using the Optical Disc Drive Customizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy Settings Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Wired Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory Problems Click End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click Applications If the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support Tools Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System Messages Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Ftp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Memory Express Card Communications Basic Specifications Video Camera optionalAudio Display Dimensions Touchpad Battery AC Adapter Computer Environment Physical 50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00