User manual DELL INSPIRON 1150

[. . . ] DellTM InspironTM 1150 Owner's Manual Model PP08L w w w. c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Follow the instructions on the screen. Network Problems NOTE: A green or blinking link light could also indicate the presence of an active wireless network link in the area. 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 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. Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. R E P L A C E T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E -- Try using a different cable. If there is more than one available network connector, try plugging the cable into a different connector. 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. 44 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. NOTE: To configure a wireless computer running the Windows 2000 operating system, see the user's guide that came with your wireless network adapter. 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. infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support. dell. com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 www. dell. com | support. dell. com When you turn on your computer, a pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in the area for which your computer is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up or the network icon to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your area. 46 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 2 Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a icon), you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network. After your computer is configured for the wireless network you selected, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to the network you selected. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer in the area of the wireless network, the same pop-up notifies you of the wireless network connection. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 47 www. dell. com | support. dell. com 48 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 1 2 3 4 Shut down the computer. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTE: If you cannot see anything on your display, hold down <Fn> and press the computer's power button to begin the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System Assessment. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. [. . . ] If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your computer is considered to be a Class B digital device. Once you have determined your computer's FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · · This device may not cause harmful interference. [. . . ]