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Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 media bay 1 2 2 USB connectors (2) Quick Reference Guide 11 Do not store your computer in the air vents. Left View 1 2 3 45 67 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 6 wireless switch 9 smart card slot Right View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running.
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 media bay 1 2 2 USB connectors (2) Quick Reference Guide 11 Do not store your computer in the air vents. Left View 1 2 3 45 67 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 6 wireless switch 9 smart card slot Right View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running.
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...not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery...longer holds a charge, call your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your Dell computer. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with household ...
...not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the main battery...longer holds a charge, call your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your Dell computer. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with household ...
User's Guide
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... What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 53 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 54 What You Need to Establish a Mobile...
... What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 50 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 50 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 53 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 54 What You Need to Establish a Mobile...
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... 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 120 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139...
... 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 120 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139...
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... security cable slot. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Left Side View 1 2 3 45 67 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™...
... security cable slot. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Left Side View 1 2 3 45 67 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 audio connectors 5 ExpressCard slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™...
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... (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones to the connector. Turns on/off " position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 20 About Your Computer 2 "on page 59). NOTE: The wireless switch does ...not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth technology. 1 2 3 4 1 "off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for wireless networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" ...
... (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones to the connector. Turns on/off " position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 20 About Your Computer 2 "on page 59). NOTE: The wireless switch does ...not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth technology. 1 2 3 4 1 "off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for wireless networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" ...
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See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for more information, see "Using Cards" on page 63). The light operates as a modem or network adapter. Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - Supports one smart card (see "Media Bay" on " Enables wireless devices. For more information. F I C... prevent dust particles from entering the computer. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. "momentary" Scans for networks - S M A R T C A ...
See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for more information, see "Using Cards" on page 63). The light operates as a modem or network adapter. Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - Supports one smart card (see "Media Bay" on " Enables wireless devices. For more information. F I C... prevent dust particles from entering the computer. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. "momentary" Scans for networks - S M A R T C A ...
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... when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer ... battery charge is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer. You can also set power management options to significantly ...
... when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer ... battery charge is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer. You can also set power management options to significantly ...
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... interconnected computers that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button and the ...Option In Microsoft Windows XP, click Start→Connect To→Show all connections. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the wizard. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the ...
... interconnected computers that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button and the ...Option In Microsoft Windows XP, click Start→Connect To→Show all connections. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the wizard. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the ...
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...you ordered your broadband modem before you attempt to set to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your...minutes, proceed to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The Order Confirmation for the wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the broadband modem. The wireless network card's name and model number are connected to step 12. 12 Turn...
...you ordered your broadband modem before you attempt to set to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your...minutes, proceed to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. The Order Confirmation for the wireless router to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the broadband modem. The wireless network card's name and model number are connected to step 12. 12 Turn...
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... is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card in the user documentation for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Determining the...
... is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card in the user documentation for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Determining the...
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... you with an easy way to monitor the status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on page 129). Once you have configured your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →...
... you with an easy way to monitor the status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on page 129). Once you have configured your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →...
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Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Much like a WLAN, a Mobile Broadband network (also known as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on page 14. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer as well as a WWAN) is available. What You Need to Establish...
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Much like a WLAN, a Mobile Broadband network (also known as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on page 14. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for... Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer as well as a WWAN) is available. What You Need to Establish...
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... Center, click Start or →Help and Support. Or 1 Click Start→All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on your Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to run...You can turn your cellular service provider. You can turn your computer's wireless devices on and off using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your Mobile Broadband card on the screen to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that you must...
... Center, click Start or →Help and Support. Or 1 Click Start→All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on your Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to run...You can turn your cellular service provider. You can turn your computer's wireless devices on and off using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your Mobile Broadband card on the screen to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that you must...
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... a single Type I or Type II card. Striking the end of an installed card. Cards are keyed to its thickness, not its carrying case. Using Cards 59 blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Extended Cards An extended card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is installed in the card slots. Follow these precautions when using...
... a single Type I or Type II card. Striking the end of an installed card. Cards are keyed to its thickness, not its carrying case. Using Cards 59 blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Extended Cards An extended card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is installed in the card slots. Follow these precautions when using...
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... board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of the card facing away from the compartment. 4 Reinstall the battery. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of the card facing away from the compartment. 4 Reinstall the battery. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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...Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 4 Ground yourself by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card... the computer. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts If you return to the computer. 5 If...
...Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 4 Ground yourself by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card... the computer. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts If you return to the computer. 5 If...
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...: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the...
...: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the...
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..., you must remove the main battery before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Product Information Guide. c Lift the card out of the computer facing you, slide the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 3 Remove the card from the cable connector. a With the front of the computer. 4 Disconnect...
..., you must remove the main battery before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Product Information Guide. c Lift the card out of the computer facing you, slide the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 3 Remove the card from the cable connector. a With the front of the computer. 4 Disconnect...
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... PAL in S-video and composite modes High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9205 Specifications 133 Communications (continued) Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Intel HDA bus 1-GB Ethernet LAN... on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless support (if optional cards are purchased) integrated on system board or discrete graphics on system board discrete graphic solutions: nVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M or ...
... PAL in S-video and composite modes High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9205 Specifications 133 Communications (continued) Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Intel HDA bus 1-GB Ethernet LAN... on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, and Bluetooth® wireless support (if optional cards are purchased) integrated on system board or discrete graphics on system board discrete graphic solutions: nVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M or ...
