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... 69 ExpressCard Blanks 69 Installing an ExpressCard 70 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 71 Media Memory Cards 72 Installing a Media Memory Card 72 Removing a Media Memory Card 73 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem ...75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 76 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless...
... 69 ExpressCard Blanks 69 Installing an ExpressCard 70 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 71 Media Memory Cards 72 Installing a Media Memory Card 72 Removing a Media Memory Card 73 9 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem ...75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 76 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless...
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... and a Broadband Modem 78 Connecting to a WLAN 79 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 81 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 83 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 83 10 Securing Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85... 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 92 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Contents 7
... and a Broadband Modem 78 Connecting to a WLAN 79 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 81 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 83 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 83 10 Securing Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85... 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 92 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Contents 7
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Memory 95 Modem 98 Hinge Cover 100 Keyboard 101 Wireless Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 106 Display 107 12 Troubleshooting 111 Dell Technical Update Service 111 Dell Diagnostics 111 Dell Support Center 116 Dell Support 116 Dell PC TuneUp 117 Dell PC Checkup 118 Dell Network Assistant 118 DellConnect 118 Drive Problems 119 Optical drive problems 119 Hard drive problems 120 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121 Error Messages 123 ExpressCard Problems 128 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 128 8 Contents
Memory 95 Modem 98 Hinge Cover 100 Keyboard 101 Wireless Mini-Card 103 Coin-Cell Battery 106 Display 107 12 Troubleshooting 111 Dell Technical Update Service 111 Dell Diagnostics 111 Dell Support Center 116 Dell Support 116 Dell PC TuneUp 117 Dell PC Checkup 118 Dell Network Assistant 118 DellConnect 118 Drive Problems 119 Optical drive problems 119 Hard drive problems 120 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 121 Error Messages 123 ExpressCard Problems 128 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 128 8 Contents
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...decreases over time. Depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery 53 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: 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 electrical ...outlet when writing 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 powerintensive programs such as...
...decreases over time. Depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery 53 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: 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 electrical ...outlet when writing 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 powerintensive programs such as...
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... from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using Cards 69 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. See "Specifications" on page 167 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 Express Card/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34...
... from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Using Cards 69 Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. See "Specifications" on page 167 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 Express Card/34 2 ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with a 34...
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... all connections. NOTE: If your computer is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves... rather than through a network cable connected to each computer that your computer has a wireless network card and to your WLAN • A network cable with each other over the air waves. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click ...
... all connections. NOTE: If your computer is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves... rather than through a network cable connected to each computer that your computer has a wireless network card and to your WLAN • A network cable with each other over the air waves. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click ...
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...CD. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your computer. The wireless network card's name and model number are listed on page 75). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you have wired ... 1 Contact your computer lists the hardware and software that you have a wireless network card. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you may not have a wireless network card. The Order Confirmation for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet...
...CD. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your computer. The wireless network card's name and model number are listed on page 75). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you have wired ... 1 Contact your computer lists the hardware and software that you have a wireless network card. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you may not have a wireless network card. The Order Confirmation for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet...
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...minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait ... or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a WLAN" on page 79). NOTE: Restart your...
...minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait ... or USB cables, other end of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a WLAN" on page 79). NOTE: Restart your...
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... about how to prepare for that is managing the wireless network card. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions...
... about how to prepare for that is managing the wireless network card. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions...
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...pressing the key combination. NOTE: Your computer can turn on to your computer within the range of the wireless network that you of the Windows desktop). Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unique to your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up to ... network. Network security settings are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which your computer's wireless networking function on page 17). Dell cannot provide this information. You can take up appears near ...
...pressing the key combination. NOTE: Your computer can turn on to your computer within the range of the wireless network that you of the Windows desktop). Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you are unique to your computer is detected in the area, a pop-up to ... network. Network security settings are unable to connect to a wireless network, ensure that you selected, the same pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which your computer's wireless networking function on page 17). Dell cannot provide this information. You can take up appears near ...
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..., you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see"Using Cards" on . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical...use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Contact your computer's integrated wireless devices are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) A Mobile ...
..., you need: • A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card (depending on your computer's configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see"Using Cards" on . For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical...use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini-Card, but not both, to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. Contact your computer's integrated wireless devices are able to make a call from 100 to 1000 feet. Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) A Mobile ...
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.... 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 1 Mini-Card 2 2 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts ...103 See "Keyboard" on page 100. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
.... 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Wireless Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 1 Mini-Card 2 2 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts ...103 See "Keyboard" on page 100. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Before you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be loose. If the card supports this feature. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). P R O V I C A L L Y L O W - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless...T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I S N O T R E A D Y - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Device Manager. If your administrator...
...cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be loose. If the card supports this feature. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). P R O V I C A L L Y L O W - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless...T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I S N O T R E A D Y - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Device Manager. If your administrator...
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... "Power Management Modes" on the Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your WWAN service - A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - 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→ Help and Support). If...
... "Power Management Modes" on the Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your WWAN service - A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - 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→ Help and Support). If...
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...what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for 1 hour before turning it on your car or in the trunk of your computer to maximize battery operating time. Travel Tips... NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58) to maximize battery operating time...
...what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for 1 hour before turning it on your car or in the trunk of your computer to maximize battery operating time. Travel Tips... NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58) to maximize battery operating time...
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... Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls v.92 Data/Fax MDC modem softmodem HAD Bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN integrated on...
... Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Video Video type: Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls v.92 Data/Fax MDC modem softmodem HAD Bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal PCI-e Mini-Card WLAN integrated on...
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.... Z ZIF - A popular data compression format. A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it. wireless wide area network. A video standard for video cards and controllers that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have been compressed with no stress applied ... - WXGA - X XGA - A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of data. A wireless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up ...
.... Z ZIF - A popular data compression format. A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it. wireless wide area network. A video standard for video cards and controllers that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip files and usually have been compressed with no stress applied ... - WXGA - X XGA - A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of data. A wireless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up ...
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...48 keyboard status lights description, 23 keypad numeric, 47 L labels Microsoft Windows, 15 Service Tag, 15 lost computer, 86 M media memory cards blanks, 73 CardBus technology, 72 installing, 72 removing, 73 slots, 72 types, 72 memory installing, 95 removing, 96 206 Index memory module... cover, 30 messages error, 123 Microsoft Windows label, 15 Mini-Card installing, 103 Mobile Broadband network connections, 82 See also wireless switch Mobile Broadband (WWAN) problems, 134 modem installing, 98 modem connector description, 28 monitor switching the ...
...48 keyboard status lights description, 23 keypad numeric, 47 L labels Microsoft Windows, 15 Service Tag, 15 lost computer, 86 M media memory cards blanks, 73 CardBus technology, 72 installing, 72 removing, 73 slots, 72 types, 72 memory installing, 95 removing, 96 206 Index memory module... cover, 30 messages error, 123 Microsoft Windows label, 15 Mini-Card installing, 103 Mobile Broadband network connections, 82 See also wireless switch Mobile Broadband (WWAN) problems, 134 modem installing, 98 modem connector description, 28 monitor switching the ...