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100 Setting Up and Using Networks

NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is

turned off and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program (BIOS)

to control WiFi network connections.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions2
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration21
- Front View22
- Left Side View27
- Right Side View29
- Back View31
- Bottom View33
3 Setting up Your Computer35
- Connecting to the Internet35
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection36
- Transferring Information to a New Computer37
  - Microsoft Windows XP37
  - Microsoft Windows Vista41
- Setting up a Printer41
  - Printer Cable41
  - Connecting a USB Printer42
- Power Protection Devices43
4 Using the Display45
- Adjusting Brightness45
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector45
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate45
  - Microsoft ® Windows XP46
  - Windows Vista46
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad47
- Numeric Keypad47
- Key Combinations47
- Touch Pad49
  - Customizing the Touch Pad50
6 Using a Battery51
- Battery Performance51
- Checking the Battery Charge52
- Conserving Battery Power54
  - Configuring Power Management Settings54
  - Using the Sleep Power State55
- Charging the Battery55
- Replacing the Battery56
- Storing a Battery57
7 Using Multimedia59
- Playing Media59
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote61
- Copying CD and DVD Media62
- Adjusting the Volume64
- Adjusting the Picture65
- Using Dell Mediadirect65
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device66
8 Using Expresscards85
- Expresscard Blanks85
- Installing an Expresscard86
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank87
9 Using the Memory Card Reader89
- Memory Card Blanks89
- Installing a Memory Card89
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank90
10 Setting up and Using Networks91
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable91
- Setting up a Network92
- Wireless Local Area Network92
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)96
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator99
11 Securing Your Computer101
- Security Cable Lock101
- Passwords101
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen102
12 Troubleshooting105
- Dell Technical Update Service105
- Dell Diagnostics105
- Dell Support Center110
  - Dell Support110
  - Dell PC Tuneup111
- Dell PC Checkup112
- Dell Network Assistant112
- Dellconnect112
- Drive Problems113
  - Optical Drive Problems113
  - Hard Drive Problems114
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems115
- Error Messages117
- Expresscard Problems122
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems123
- Keyboard Problems123
  - External Keyboard Problems123
  - Unexpected Characters124
- Lockups and Software Problems125
- Memory Problems128
- Network Problems128
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])129
- Power Problems129
13 Adding and Replacing Parts153
- Before You Begin153
- Hard Drive155
- Optical Drive158
  - Removing the Optical Drive158
- Hinge Cover159
  - Removing the Hinge Cover160
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover160
- Keyboard161
  - Removing the Keyboard161
  - Replacing the Keyboard162
- Memory163
- Subscriber Identity Module169
- Wireless Mini-Cards170
- Flash Cache Module179
  - Removing the FCM179
  - Replacing the FCM180
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology181
  - Removing the Card181
- Coin-Cell Battery182
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery182
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery183
14 Dell™ Quickset Features185
15 Traveling with Your Computer187
- Identifying Your Computer187
- Packing the Computer187
- Travel Tips188
  - Traveling by Air188
16 Getting Help189
- Obtaining Assistance189
- Problems with Your Order191
- Product Information192
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit192
- Before You Call193
- Contacting Dell195
17 Specifications197
18 Appendix205
- Using the System Setup Program205
- Cleaning Your Computer208
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)210
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals211
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals211
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)211
  - FCC Class B211
- Macrovision Product Notice213
Glossary215
Index233
- Dell Mediadirect234
- Internet Connection235

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