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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems ... 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 ...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems ... 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 ...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Compare...
.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Compare...
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...no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your computer using any other computers with extreme... "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the battery may leak and cause personal...
...no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your computer using any other computers with extreme... "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the battery may leak and cause personal...
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... of computer network generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN...wireless router or access point. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... of computer network generally covers a small area. See "Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology" on some Dell computers. This Intel AMT software is available on page 168. A Network Connections Wizard guides you can be connected to another LAN...wireless router or access point. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more computers with each computer. Local Area Networks (LAN) 1 2 3 4 1 Cable 3 Modem 2 Router 4 Internet A local area network (LAN) connects two or more about networks, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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... can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer ...network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on ...
... can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer ...network to a cable modem or DSL modem for broadband access. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on ...
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... the operating system installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up a connection or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting...
... the operating system installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up a connection or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Setting...
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... rather than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... What you Need to each computer. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come ...
... rather than through a network cable connected to set up a WLAN • Broadband Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 153 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... What you Need to each computer. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 1 2 3 1 Router 2 Modem 3 Internet A wireless local area network (WLAN) connects two or more about WWAN, see any device guides for the wireless cards that may have come ...
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... technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control ... do not apply to internal cards with your wireless router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows Vista® 1 Click...
... technology. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control ... do not apply to internal cards with your wireless router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Windows Vista® 1 Click...
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... Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your computer) If the utility is typically listed under Modems on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband...
... Support) or the media that accompanied your card, if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your computer) If the utility is typically listed under Modems on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your cellular service provider. 160 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Checking Your Mobile Broadband...
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... (called web pages) that link to one another through a process called hypertext linking, or hyperlinks. What you Need to Connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of the following Internet connection options: Accessing the...
... (called web pages) that link to one another through a process called hypertext linking, or hyperlinks. What you Need to Connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Internet supports an extensive world-wide collection of the following Internet connection options: Accessing the...
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...setup instructions. A commonly used browser is a software application (a program) that broadcasts the Internet signal to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. Typically, a wireless router is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. With ... access the Internet and use the hypertext markup language (html). Several web browsers are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using a dial-up...
...setup instructions. A commonly used browser is a software application (a program) that broadcasts the Internet signal to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. Typically, a wireless router is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. With ... access the Internet and use the hypertext markup language (html). Several web browsers are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using a dial-up...
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... by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). A common format for information on the... Dell Support website at the top of the browser window, and type in a web address. NOTE: Have your...
... by clicking the Internet Explorer icon. 2 When the browser opens, click the address bar at support.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you need a modem or network connection and an Internet Service provider (ISP). A common format for information on the... Dell Support website at the top of the browser window, and type in a web address. NOTE: Have your...
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...Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use the ...on the screen and use a dial-up , depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a ...
...Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your ISP to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use the ...on the screen and use a dial-up , depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a ...
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... LINE - • Verify that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. Troubleshooting 289 For additional safety best... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The modem does not operate while it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is connected to an analog telephone jack...
... LINE - • Verify that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector. Troubleshooting 289 For additional safety best... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The modem does not operate while it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is connected to an analog telephone jack...
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...→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to open , click File. D L L...MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, bypass them and use these characters in length, try a shorter one. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - Ensure that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
...→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties→ Diagnostics→ Query Modem to open , click File. D L L...MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, bypass them and use these characters in length, try a shorter one. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - Ensure that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
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Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware.
Serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Some of the devices that commonly use serial port are dial-up modems, printers, and serial mice. Pin Signal 1 CD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Ports 315 RS232 Serial Port A serial port is usually identified with RS-232 standard compliant hardware.
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your computer does not have an internal modem installed, you want to the telephone line connector. The one marked phone (or with a line symbol) is connected to use a telephone on page 319. The ... connected to the telephone handset if you will not see "Ethernet Port" on the same connector. Pin Signal 1 R2 T+ 318 Ports It looks similar to a modem port but is used to connect a computer to the Internet by side. Usually, there are two...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your computer does not have an internal modem installed, you want to the telephone line connector. The one marked phone (or with a line symbol) is connected to use a telephone on page 319. The ... connected to the telephone handset if you will not see "Ethernet Port" on the same connector. Pin Signal 1 R2 T+ 318 Ports It looks similar to a modem port but is used to connect a computer to the Internet by side. Usually, there are two...
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... Megabits per second. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Cable plugged into this port can wire lots of either to or...
... Megabits per second. The 10 or 100 light denote data speed. 10 denotes data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to an Internet gateway which shares a fast Internet connection between computers. Cable plugged into this port can wire lots of either to or...
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.... agency responsible for assistance. A connector on the system board (in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. extended PC... Also see Service Tag. ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing...
.... agency responsible for assistance. A connector on the system board (in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that extends beyond the edge of the IDE interface for hard drives and CD drives. extended PC... Also see Service Tag. ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communications equipment. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. Modems and network adapters are common types of static electricity. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing...
