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... a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
... a Memory Card 73 Removing a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
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... a Broadband Modem . . . . 77 Connecting to a WLAN 79 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 80 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 81 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 81 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 82 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 83 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 83 11 Securing...
... a Broadband Modem . . . . 77 Connecting to a WLAN 79 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 80 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 81 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 81 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 82 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 83 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 83 11 Securing...
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...Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and ... 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 145 Replacing a WWAN Card 147 10 Contents
...Before Working Inside Your Computer 130 Hard Drive 131 Removing the Hard Drive 132 Replacing the Hard Drive 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 133 Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Removing the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers 134 Replacing the Center Control Cover and ... 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 138 Removing the Memory Module 138 Replacing the Memory Module 140 Subscriber Identity Module 142 Wireless Mini-Cards 142 Removing a WLAN Card 143 Replacing a WLAN Card 144 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 145 Replacing a WWAN Card 147 10 Contents
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Flash Cache Module 147 Removing the FCM 147 Replacing the FCM 148 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 149 Removing the Card 149 Replacing the Card 150 14 Traveling With Your Computer 151 Identifying Your Computer 151 Packing the Computer 151 Travel Tips 152 Traveling by Air 152 15 Getting Help ... Order-Status Service 155 Problems With Your Order 155 Product Information 155 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 156 Before You Call 156 Contacting Dell 158 Contents 11
Flash Cache Module 147 Removing the FCM 147 Replacing the FCM 148 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 149 Removing the Card 149 Replacing the Card 150 14 Traveling With Your Computer 151 Identifying Your Computer 151 Packing the Computer 151 Travel Tips 152 Traveling by Air 152 15 Getting Help ... Order-Status Service 155 Problems With Your Order 155 Product Information 155 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 156 Before You Call 156 Contacting Dell 158 Contents 11
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.../Off switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on page 33). NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - WiFi status light... numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your card. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33).
.../Off switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on page 33). NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - WiFi status light... numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your card. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33).
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...cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on page 71. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to a TV. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless... devices. 2 on page 85). For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer....
...cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to the computer (see "Using Multimedia" on page 71. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to a TV. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless... devices. 2 on page 85). For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer....
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... (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R ... G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Compartment that ...
... (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R ... G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Compartment that ...
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...not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display...over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an...
...not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display...over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an...
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... 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove...available on your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54...
... 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove...available on your computer. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54...
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...option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that ... through a network cable connected to your WLAN • A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you want to connect to each computer that you purchased your computer 76 Setting Up and ...
...option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that ... through a network cable connected to your WLAN • A network cable with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you want to connect to each computer that you purchased your computer 76 Setting Up and ...
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... that you received when you have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your wireless network card. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any other...a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 75). 3 Install any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have a wireless network card. NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. Installation media...
... that you received when you have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your wireless network card. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any other...a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 75). 3 Install any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may have a wireless network card. NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. Installation media...
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...2 minutes for the broadband modem to the router. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable... the broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the ...
...2 minutes for the broadband modem to the router. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable... the broadband modem. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the ...
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..." on page 16). The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before...
..." on page 16). The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before...
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... off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your screen. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Network security...
... off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your screen. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Network security...
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... computer as well as other hardware components. On the My Computer Information - OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to internal cards with the utility. Hardware screen, you connect to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer...
... computer as well as other hardware components. On the My Computer Information - OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to internal cards with the utility. Hardware screen, you connect to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer...
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...more information on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan for wireless networks in the on position, move the switch to the on position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on the Wi...-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network...
...more information on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan for wireless networks in the on position, move the switch to the on position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on the Wi...-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network...
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... (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 170. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before ...1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. If the card supports this feature. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Troubleshooting 105 ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
... (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 170. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before ...1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. If the card supports this feature. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Troubleshooting 105 ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your card. 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 available through Windows Help and Support (click Start →...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your card. 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 available through Windows Help and Support (click Start →...
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...To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Your computer ... SIM. CAUTION: Before you begin any of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra Wide Band (UWB) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 142 Adding and Replacing Parts If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with the cut-off corner of the SIM ...
...To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 SIM 2 battery bay Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Your computer ... SIM. CAUTION: Before you begin any of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra Wide Band (UWB) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 142 Adding and Replacing Parts If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with the cut-off corner of the SIM ...
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... strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 134). 3 Pull the bluetooth card out of the computer). If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to remove the... card from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 134). 3 Pull the bluetooth card out of the computer). If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to remove the... card from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...