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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. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 media bay 1 2 2 USB connectors (2) Quick Reference Guide 11
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... Power Management Settings" on page 17). For optimal computer performance and 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... but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Battery...
... Power Management Settings" on page 17). For optimal computer performance and 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... but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Battery...
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...
... 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...
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... Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113... 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...
... Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113... 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...
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...on page 37 for more information. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I C K B U T T O N S - When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your Dell™ computer secure. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to keep your unique fingerprint to activate and use the...or disable WiFi, use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a ...
...on page 37 for more information. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I C K B U T T O N S - When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your Dell™ computer secure. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to keep your unique fingerprint to activate and use the...or disable WiFi, use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a ...
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...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 S E C U R I R V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust ...to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as some digital video ...
...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 S E C U R I R V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust ...to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as some digital video ...
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...Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - For more information about scanning for WiFi networks. NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for wireless... networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" position Supports 34- Turns on/off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with ...
...Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - For more information about scanning for WiFi networks. NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or networks that use internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology and scans for wireless... networks, see "Using Cards" on " position 3 "momentary" position Supports 34- Turns on/off wireless devices such as WiFi and internal cards with ...
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... as follows: - Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I G H T - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for WiFi networks. Flashing yellow: Error - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light...on " Enables wireless devices. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Solid green: Strong network found - S M A R T C A R D S L O T - WIRELESS SWITCH POSITIONS "off and wireless networking is activated...
... as follows: - Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I G H T - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for WiFi networks. Flashing yellow: Error - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light...on " Enables wireless devices. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Solid green: Strong network found - S M A R T C A R D S L O T - WIRELESS SWITCH POSITIONS "off and wireless networking is activated...
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...install an optional second battery in the media bay to alert you when the battery charge is fully charged. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with your computer. You ...outlet the first time you use the AC adapter to connect your new computer 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...
...install an optional second battery in the media bay to alert you when the battery charge is fully charged. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with your computer. You ...outlet the first time you use the AC adapter to connect your new computer 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...
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... interconnected computers that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with each other over the air waves. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the computer communicate by...In Microsoft Windows Vista, click →Connect To→View network computers and devices. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. 50 Setting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you...
... interconnected computers that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with each other over the air waves. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the computer communicate by...In Microsoft Windows Vista, click →Connect To→View network computers and devices. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 2 Click Properties. 50 Setting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you...
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... the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you can view network connections by the router manufacturer....on your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that shipped with an installation CD. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software ...
... the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you can view network connections by the router manufacturer....on your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that shipped with an installation CD. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software ...
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... how to prepare for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for connecting your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for... connecting to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general...
... how to prepare for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for connecting your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for... connecting to a network using wireless technology. This section provides general...
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... on to your computer within the range of the Windows desktop). Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...prompts that appear on your computer's wireless devices. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your screen. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your network...
... on to your computer within the range of the Windows desktop). Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button...prompts that appear on your computer's wireless devices. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your screen. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your network...
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... location, as long as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on your computer) If the utility is available through wireless technology. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on page 14. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click... hardware components. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions on using ExpressCards, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you...
... location, as long as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on your computer) If the utility is available through wireless technology. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on page 14. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click... hardware components. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions on using ExpressCards, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you...
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... Mobile Broadband card is enabled by verifying the setting of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet" on page 19). Setting Up and Using Networks 55 Or 1 Click Start→All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the left side of ... manage the network connection with the utility. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with the wireless switch on the screen. NOTE: Before you purchased the card separately from your cellular service provider...
... Mobile Broadband card is enabled by verifying the setting of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet" on page 19). Setting Up and Using Networks 55 Or 1 Click Start→All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the left side of ... manage the network connection with the utility. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with the wireless switch on the screen. NOTE: Before you purchased the card separately from your cellular service provider...
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...in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the system setup program. Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on or off and wireless networking is designed not to change the way network connections are handled. Internet Connection...Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that you need for WiFi wireless local area networks (LAN) in your vicinity. For information about the wireless switch, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 20...
...in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the system setup program. Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on or off and wireless networking is designed not to change the way network connections are handled. Internet Connection...Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The QuickSet Location Profiler helps you manage network settings that you need for WiFi wireless local area networks (LAN) in your vicinity. For information about the wireless switch, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 20...
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... supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. The ExpressCard slot has one connector that supports 54-mm cards. Extended Cards An extended card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. Follow these precautions when using extended PC or ExpressCards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to its...
... supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. The ExpressCard slot has one connector that supports 54-mm cards. Extended Cards An extended card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is not a bootable device. Follow these precautions when using extended PC or ExpressCards: • Protect the exposed end of card refers to its...
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... you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 4 Reinstall the battery. CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow ...
... you begin any of the card facing away from the compartment. 4 Reinstall the battery. CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Follow ...
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... are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card by touching one of the computer. 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...
... are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card by touching one of the computer. 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...
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... up slightly. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts If you return to the computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112...
... up slightly. 122 Adding and Replacing Parts If you return to the computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112...