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94 Setting Up and Using Networks

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
- Finding Information13
1 About Your Computer19
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration19
- Front View20
- Display Latch21
- Power Button21
- Device Status Lights22
- Touch Pad Buttons23
- Touch Pad23
- Media Control Buttons23
- Digital Array Microphones24
- Left Side View25
- Right Side View27
- Back View28
- Bottom View30
2 Setting up Your Computer33
- Connecting to the Internet33
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection34
- Transferring Information to a New Computer35
  - Windows Easy Transfer35
- Setting up a Printer35
  - Printer Cable36
  - Connecting a USB Printer36
- Power Protection Devices37
3 Using the Display39
- Adjusting Brightness39
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector39
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate39
4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad41
- Numeric Keypad41
- Key Combinations42
- Touch Pad43
  - Customizing the Touch Pad44
5 Using a Battery47
- Battery Performance47
- Checking the Battery Charge48
- Conserving Battery Power50
  - Configuring Power Management Settings50
  - Using the Sleep Power State51
- Charging the Battery51
- Replacing the Battery52
- Storing a Battery53
6 Using Multimedia55
- Playing Media55
- Copying CD and DVD Media56
- Adjusting the Volume59
- Adjusting the Picture59
- Using Dell Mediadirect60
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device61
7 Using Expresscards77
- Expresscard Blanks77
- Installing an Expresscard78
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank79
8 Using the Memory Card Reader81
- Memory Card Blanks81
- Installing a Memory Card81
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank83
9 Setting up and Using Networks85
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable85
- Setting up a Network86
- Wireless Local Area Network86
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)90
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator93
10 Securing Your Computer95
- Security Cable Lock95
- Passwords95
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen96
11 Troubleshooting99
- Dell Technical Update Service99
- Dell Diagnostics99
- Dell Support Utility103
- Drive Problems104
  - Optical Drive Problems105
  - Hard Drive Problems106
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems106
- Error Messages108
- Expresscard Problems113
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems113
- Keyboard Problems114
  - External Keyboard Problems114
  - Unexpected Characters115
- Lockups and Software Problems115
- Memory Problems118
- Network Problems119
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])119
- Power Problems120
- Printer Problems121
- Scanner Problems122
12 Adding and Replacing Parts137
- Before You Begin137
- Hard Drive139
- Optical Drive142
  - Removing the Optical Drive142
  - Replacing the Optical Drive143
- Hinge Cover143
  - Removing the Hinge Cover143
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover144
- Keyboard144
  - Removing the Keyboard145
  - Replacing the Keyboard146
- Memory146
- Subscriber Identity Module151
- Wireless Mini Cards152
13 Dell™ Quickset Features165
14 Traveling with Your Computer167
- Identifying Your Computer167
- Packing the Computer167
- Travel Tips168
  - Traveling by Air168
15 Getting Help169
- Obtaining Assistance169
- Problems with Your Order171
- Product Information172
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit172
- Before You Call173
- Contacting Dell175
16 Specifications177
17 Appendix185
- Using the System Setup Program185
- Cleaning Your Computer188
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)190
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals191
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals191
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)191
  - FCC Class B191
- Macrovision Product Notice192
Glossary193
Index211

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