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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your Display 61 Setting...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your Display 61 Setting...
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... To set up WLAN 104 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 105 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 105 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling Computrace 112 Getting Help on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114...
... To set up WLAN 104 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 105 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 105 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling Computrace 112 Getting Help on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114...
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... computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve...
... computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve...
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... visual presentation of cables. These 2D images are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to share your TV before setting up wireless display are then combined and interpreted by presenting separate offset 2D images to your...6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional ...
... visual presentation of cables. These 2D images are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to share your TV before setting up wireless display are then combined and interpreted by presenting separate offset 2D images to your...6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional ...
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You must remove the blank to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCard slot on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to install an ExpressCard. 1 ExpressCard or blank Types of ... be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards...
You must remove the blank to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCard slot on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to install an ExpressCard. 1 ExpressCard or blank Types of ... be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards...
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... Network (WLAN) controllers - Allow wireless connectivity through cellular tower technology. WLAN controllers can be internal (expansion cards or integrated to the system board) or external. Communication Devices 51 Allow communication over a short distance. Bluetooth adapters can be is required for WWAN connectivity. A SIM card may be internal (expansion cards or integrated to communicate...
... Network (WLAN) controllers - Allow wireless connectivity through cellular tower technology. WLAN controllers can be internal (expansion cards or integrated to the system board) or external. Communication Devices 51 Allow communication over a short distance. Bluetooth adapters can be is required for WWAN connectivity. A SIM card may be internal (expansion cards or integrated to communicate...
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... power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. The internal circuitry of a battery, which it is ... checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex...
... power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. The internal circuitry of a battery, which it is ... checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex...
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... through a network cable connected to 1000 feet. Contact your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over the air waves. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from 100 to each computer. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...
... through a network cable connected to 1000 feet. Contact your personal workspace. WPAN technology supports communication over the air waves. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from 100 to each computer. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as...
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...ISP) or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Windows 8 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you ordered your wireless router. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings... country. Follow the instructions on the screen. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to the upper-right corner of card, check the order confirmation that shipped with the wireless router. 2. Type Device Manager in the search box, ...
...ISP) or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Windows 8 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you ordered your wireless router. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings... country. Follow the instructions on the screen. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to the upper-right corner of card, check the order confirmation that shipped with the wireless router. 2. Type Device Manager in the search box, ...
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Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the I/O Board 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the I/O Board 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the System Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the System Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 Replacing the Fan 47 Procedure 47 Postrequisites 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 49 Contents | 5
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the I/O Board 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the I/O Board 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the System Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the System Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 Replacing the Fan 47 Procedure 47 Postrequisites 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 49 Contents | 5
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... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 30. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer ..." on page 17. 4 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board. 1 1 screw 3 wireless mini-card 3 2 2 antenna cables (2) 34 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Prerequisites 1 Remove...
... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 30. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer ..." on page 17. 4 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board. 1 1 screw 3 wireless mini-card 3 2 2 antenna cables (2) 34 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Prerequisites 1 Remove...
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3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the mini-card connector. 2 1 1 wireless mini-card 2 mini-card connector Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 35
3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the mini-card connector. 2 1 1 wireless mini-card 2 mini-card connector Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 35
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...on page 21. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Connectors on the wireless mini-card WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black ... the wireless mini-card to the system board. 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card, ensure that no cables are placed under the wireless mini-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the mini-card connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/...
...on page 21. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Connectors on the wireless mini-card WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black ... the wireless mini-card to the system board. 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card, ensure that no cables are placed under the wireless mini-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the mini-card connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/...
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.... 3 Remove the base cover. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 34. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can...-Card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 22. 5 Remove the...
.... 3 Remove the base cover. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 34. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can...-Card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 22. 5 Remove the...
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... the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 13. 44 | Replacing the System Board See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions..." on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery.
... the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 13. 44 | Replacing the System Board See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions..." on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery.