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... Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 70 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 70 Setting Up a New WLAN 71 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 72 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 74 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 74 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 74 What You Need to...
... Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 70 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 70 Setting Up a New WLAN 71 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 72 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 74 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 74 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 74 What You Need to...
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... is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95...
... is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95...
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...Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
...Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth®...
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D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y - Press to release the display latches and open the display. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer
D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y - Press to release the display latches and open the display. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer
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...Computer 19 For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad... is enabled. Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth...
...Computer 19 For more information, see the documentation that came with your card. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad... is enabled. Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth...
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...paper warranty document that you use the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer to an electrical .... The battery is used and the conditions under which it is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with...
...paper warranty document that you use the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer to an electrical .... The battery is used and the conditions under which it is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with...
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... the card with the card. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is running. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with...
... the card with the card. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless wide area network [WWAN] communications), multimedia, and security features to your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is running. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with...
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... you connect your computer. NOTE: Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that is not wireless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer to a network that...
... you connect your computer. NOTE: Insert the cable connector until it clicks into place, and then gently pull the cable to ensure that is not wireless, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer to a network that...
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...a variety of configurations. To confirm that your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated ...firewall provided with each other over the air waves. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
...a variety of configurations. To confirm that your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated ...firewall provided with each other over the air waves. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
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... the connection requirements for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then ...connections. Install the required software according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your wireless router. Such CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to set to Network...
... the connection requirements for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by clicking the Start button, pointing to Settings, and then ...connections. Install the required software according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your wireless router. Such CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to set to Network...
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... to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to internal cards with your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to the broadband modem. See "Connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for the... to prepare for that no network or USB cables, other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support...
... to communicate with your broadband router. • Find out your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to internal cards with your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to the broadband modem. See "Connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for the... to prepare for that no network or USB cables, other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support...
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...your computer and a network (for your computer is managing the wireless network card. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the ...documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to that your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to the WLAN When...
...your computer and a network (for your computer is managing the wireless network card. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the ...documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to that your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to the WLAN When...
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... a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to access the Dell QuickSet Help file, see "What You Need to monitor the status of your computer's wireless devices. However, a Mobile Broadband network uses cellular technology and therefore provides Internet...all the components for establishing a WLAN (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on your computer's wireless devices are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that communicate with each other through wireless technology. For information about the wireless activity indicator, see "ExpressCards" on or off...
... a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to access the Dell QuickSet Help file, see "What You Need to monitor the status of your computer's wireless devices. However, a Mobile Broadband network uses cellular technology and therefore provides Internet...all the components for establishing a WLAN (see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on your computer's wireless devices are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that communicate with each other through wireless technology. For information about the wireless activity indicator, see "ExpressCards" on or off...
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...your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with Bluetooth® wireless technology or WLAN Mini-Cards. NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet, you purchased ...it separately from your computer). Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card ...
...your card if purchased separately from your computer) If the utility is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with Bluetooth® wireless technology or WLAN Mini-Cards. NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet, you purchased ...it separately from your computer). Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card ...
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...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in ...Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 79). T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell...
...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in ...Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 79). T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell...
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..." on the computer. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your WWAN service - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that the network is.... The battery charge may need to verify the status of the procedures in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the...
..." on the computer. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your WWAN service - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that the network is.... The battery charge may need to verify the status of the procedures in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the...
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Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to snap the keyboard into the palm rest, ...
Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to snap the keyboard into the palm rest, ...
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... compartment so that you can disconnect the card from the battery bay before you begin any of the computer). If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the battery from... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 109. 2 If you begin working inside the computer. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you have not already removed the battery, do so now.
... compartment so that you can disconnect the card from the battery bay before you begin any of the computer). If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the battery from... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 109. 2 If you begin working inside the computer. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you have not already removed the battery, do so now.
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...inspected. • Ensure that you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on page 43) to maximize battery operating time. • If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your... computer to speed your government. • Find out what type of portable computers. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your right to prevent loss of...
...inspected. • Ensure that you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on page 43) to maximize battery operating time. • If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your... computer to speed your government. • Find out what type of portable computers. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your right to prevent loss of...
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...Business) Customer Service (med./large business, government) Customer Service (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Hardware Warranty Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Hardware Warranty Support (med./large bus., government) Hardware Warranty Support (printers, projectors... wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Chile (Santiago) Website: www.dell.com/cl Country Code: 56 E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com...
...Business) Customer Service (med./large business, government) Customer Service (printers, projectors, televisions, handhelds, digital jukebox, and wireless) Hardware Warranty Support (Home Sales/Small Business) Hardware Warranty Support (med./large bus., government) Hardware Warranty Support (printers, projectors... wireless) Sales (Home Sales/Small Business) Sales (med./large bus., government) Spare Parts Sales & Extended Service Sales Cayman Islands E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com Technical Support Chile (Santiago) Website: www.dell.com/cl Country Code: 56 E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com...