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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Green indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Try to log on to the network again. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T O R - Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one another. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. 54 Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
A Tour of Your Computer	11
Front View	11
Left View	15
Right View	16
Back View	17
Bottom View	20
Setting Up Your Computer	21
Connecting to the Internet	21
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	21
Modem and Internet Connection Problems	22
Setting Up a Printer	23
Printer Cable	23
Connecting a USB Printer	23
Printer Problems	24
Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network	25
Power Protection Devices	25
Surge Protectors	25
Line Conditioners	25
Uninterruptible Power Supplies	26
Turning Off Your Computer	26
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices	27
Using a Battery	27
Battery Performance	27
Checking the Battery Charge	28
Charging the Battery	29
Removing a Battery	30
Installing a Battery	30
Storing a Battery	31
Power Problems	31
About the Module Bay	31
Checking the Charge on the Second Battery	32
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off	32
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed	33
If the Device Screw Is Installed	34
Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running	35
If the Device Screw Is Not Installed	36
If the Device Screw Is Installed	37
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad	39
Numeric Keypad	39
Keyboard Shortcuts	40
System Functions	40
Battery	40
CD or DVD Tray	40
Display Functions	40
Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth®)	40
Power Management	41
Speaker Functions	41
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	41
Touch Pad	42
Customizing the Touch Pad	43
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems	43
External Keyboard Problems	43
Unexpected Characters	44
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia	45
Copying CDs and DVDs	45
How to Copy a CD or DVD	45
Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs	46
Helpful Tips	46
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device	47
S-Video Connection	47
Composite Video Connection	48
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV	50
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	53
Connecting to a Network Adapter	53
Network Setup Wizard	54
Network Problems	54
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network	54
Determining Your Network Type	54
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP	55
Solving Problems	59
Finding Solutions	59
Accessing Help	61
Error Messages	61
Video and Display Problems	62
If the display is blank	62
If the display is difficult to read	63
If only part of the display is readable	64
Scanner Problems	64
Drive Problems	64
If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive	64
If you have problems with a hard drive	65
PC Card Problems	66
General Program Problems	66
A program crashes	66
A program stops responding	67
Error messages appear	67
E-Mail Problems	67
If Your Computer Gets Wet	67
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer	68
Resolving Other Technical Problems	69
Drivers	69
What Is a Driver?	69
Identifying Drivers	70
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities	70
Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP	71
Restoring Your Operating System	71
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	71
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	73
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	74
Adding and Replacing Parts	77
Adding Memory	77
Adding a Mini PCI Card	81
Adding a Modem	84
Replacing the Hard Drive	87
Appendix	89
Specifications	89
Standard Settings	95
Overview	95
Viewing the System Setup Screens	96
System Setup Screens	96
Commonly Used Options	96
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	98
Definition of \	98
Definition of \	99
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)	99
Contacting Dell	100

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Setting Up a Home and Office Network

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

Network Setup Wizard

The Microsoft

Windows

XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you

through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a

home or small office.

Click the

Start

button, point to

All Programs

→

Accessories

→

Communications

, and then

click

Network Setup Wizard

On the welcome screen, click

Click

Checklist for creating a network

NOTE:

Selecting the connection method

This computer connects directly to the Internet

enables the

integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.

Complete the checklist and required preparations.

Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Network Problems

HECK

THE

NETWORK

CABLE

CONNECTOR

—

Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly

connected to the optional connector on the computer and the network wall jack.

HECK

THE

NETWORK

LIGHTS

THE

NETWORK

CONNECTOR

—

Green indicates that the network

connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that

the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity.

ESTART

THE

COMPUTER

—

Try to log on to the network again.

ONTACT

YOUR

NETWORK

ADMINISTRATOR

—

Verify that your network settings are correct and that the

network is functioning.

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network

NOTE:

These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth

wireless technology

or cellular products.

Determining Your Network Type

NOTE:

Most wireless networks are of the infrastructure type.

Wireless networks fall into two categories—infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. An

infrastructure network uses routers or access points to connect several computers. An ad-hoc

network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to one

another. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to

support.dell.com

and search for the keyword

wireless setup