1)Bad battery?

1a) Windows XP can update the clock automatically via the internet if you let it.

1b) Change battery

 

2) This would be interesting to find out how,

Dupe post, sorry

Message Edited by Andrewha on 04-17-2004 05:06 AM

Re: bad battery? Why? It's a brand new, out-of-the-box laptop.

1a How do i change it then?

1b How do i let it update via internet?

Re: Dust collects on the screen only, is there a static repellant of some sort? And I used some cologn to wipe the screen with rather negative results. What's a better alternative?

3. I ordered the notebook from Dell.com because I wanted US hardware and hoping it could still be sent to Europe. The result was a logistical nightmare which increased costs by 25%. Not to mention the headaches for everyone involved. Is there alternative to this as well?

Thanx

Message Edited by Andrewha on 04-17-2004 05:13 AM

When you check to make sure you have the time zone correct, look at the box, it should have a section for internet time. The computers new, if that doesn't fix it, the call Dell. The battery is located on the motherboard. But being new, it should be good. I agree with HMKrieps, it's might just be your settings.

It is possible that you have set the wrong timezone. Double-click on the clock and check the timezone. If it is wrong, windows sets the wrong time via internet.

Do you live in Europe and order a Dell Computer in the U.S.?

Wrong time zone? Also, it could be that the back up battery is discharged.

Terribly sorry folks, the time zone was indeed incorrect. And i did have the internet autoupdate box checked. I am currently in Europe but I hope to come back some day.  :) Calling Dell from here is kinda difficult.

Also: How can I turn off the modem screeching noise on dial-up connect without turning off the digital sound (mp3's)?

Thanks in advance

Message Edited by Andrewha on 04-17-2004 05:34 PM

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@Andrewha wrote:

Also: How can I turn off the modem screeching noise on dial-up connect without turning off the digital sound (mp3's)?

Thanks in advance

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Start the device manager (for example Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager), search for your Modem (mine is PCTEL but others exist in Dell Laptops), open it's properties by double-clicking on it and check for a slider that lets you turn the speaker on or off.

If you turn off auto-update for the clock, does it also change. How much is it off-time? Does the time goes wtong instantly or can you see that it goes worse from day to day?

 

Start the device manager (for example Control Panel/System/Hardware/Device Manager), search for your Modem (mine is PCTEL but others exist in Dell Laptops), open it's properties by double-clicking on it and check for a slider that lets you turn the speaker on or off.

If you turn off auto-update for the clock, does it also change. How much is it off-time? Does the time goes wtong instantly or can you see that it goes worse from day to day?

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BCM V.92 56K Modem Properties page in "control panel>modems"
Modem tab

Port:COM3
Speaker volume slider
Off

Maximum Port Speed
115200

Dial Control
v Wait for dial tone before dialing

That's how it's been for a while. No effect on screeching noise.