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... 94 Connecting to a WLAN 95 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 96 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11...
... 94 Connecting to a WLAN 95 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 96 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 97 Checking Your Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card . . . 97 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 98 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 99 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 99 11...
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Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129 8 Contents
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...Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 ... . . 164 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 165 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 166 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 168 Subscriber Identity Module 169 Wireless Mini-Cards 170 Removing a WLAN Card 171 Replacing a WLAN Card 173 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 174 10 Contents
...Working Inside Your Computer 154 Hard Drive 155 Removing the Hard Drive 156 Replacing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 158 Optical Drive 158 Removing the Optical Drive 158 Hinge Cover 159 Removing the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover 160 ... . . 164 Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . 165 Removing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 166 Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . 168 Subscriber Identity Module 169 Wireless Mini-Cards 170 Removing a WLAN Card 171 Replacing a WLAN Card 173 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 174 10 Contents
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...Removing a WPAN Card 178 Replacing a WPAN Card 179 Flash Cache Module 179 Removing the FCM 179 Replacing the FCM 180 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14... Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air ...
...Removing a WPAN Card 178 Replacing a WPAN Card 179 Flash Cache Module 179 Removing the FCM 179 Replacing the FCM 180 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14... Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel Tips 188 Traveling by Air ...
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Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer Battery status light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on the computer, ... the computer while the light is flashing. Hard-drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer Battery status light - WiFi status light - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on the computer, ... the computer while the light is flashing. Hard-drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn on when wireless networking is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status.
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... M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 25 NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. Off: The battery is an optional feature. Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "wireless switch" on page 49). T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Mute the sound. The light turns on a mouse ... battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - T O U C H P A D - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet, the - Use these buttons much like the buttons on only if you use the...
... M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - About Your Computer 25 NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. Off: The battery is an optional feature. Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "wireless switch" on page 49). T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Mute the sound. The light turns on a mouse ... battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - T O U C H P A D - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet, the - Use these buttons much like the buttons on only if you use the...
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...is running. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I R V E N T S - Stores software and data. Supports one ExpressCard...or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does...
...is running. When enabled through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Left Side View 1 2 1 security cable slot 3 hard drive 5 wireless switch 3 4 56 2 air vents 4 ExpressCard slot 6 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator light S E C U R I R V E N T S - Stores software and data. Supports one ExpressCard...or cause a fire. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. Restricting the airflow can also use it is normal and does...
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1 2 34 1 off position Disables wireless devices. 2 on position Enables wireless devices. 3 momentary position Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 99). 4 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ • Flashing green: Searching for networks Network Locator light • Solid green: Strong network found • Solid ...: No signal found NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network connections. 28 About Your Computer
1 2 34 1 off position Disables wireless devices. 2 on position Enables wireless devices. 3 momentary position Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 99). 4 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ • Flashing green: Searching for networks Network Locator light • Solid green: Strong network found • Solid ...: No signal found NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and the wireless switch is configured in the system setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network connections. 28 About Your Computer
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...-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 179). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 170 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 52). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - A I G H T S P E A K E R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons...
...-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 179). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 170 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 52). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - A I G H T S P E A K E R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons...
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...television system. • Dial-up your computer. If you are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the telephone wall connector before you need a modem or network ...for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 35 With a DSL connection, you are using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your computer and to the Internet using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem...
...television system. • Dial-up your computer. If you are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the telephone wall connector before you need a modem or network ...for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 35 With a DSL connection, you are using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your computer and to the Internet using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem...
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...) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
...) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
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...: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your printer. 5 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 6 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector and disconnect your computer is running the...
...: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your printer. 5 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 6 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector and disconnect your computer is running the...
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... is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs... recommended that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information...
... is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs... recommended that shipped with your computer. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information...
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... and other computers may not fit your computer. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Save the...
... and other computers may not fit your computer. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Save the...
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... the network cable to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, or a network. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). You can print to the network adapter connector on the back of networking computers. Your operating system provides a wizard to a network connection device...
... the network cable to a shared printer, access drives and files on another computer, or a network. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). You can print to the network adapter connector on the back of networking computers. Your operating system provides a wizard to a network connection device...
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... a series of interconnected computers that is connected and working 92 Setting Up and Using Networks In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up a connection or network...
... a series of interconnected computers that is connected and working 92 Setting Up and Using Networks In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up a connection or network...
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...if it opens. 5 Click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters to determine the type of configurations. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. To confirm that you received when you may ...open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. The Order Confirmation for your wireless network card. If a network adapter is listed, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of card: • Use the Device Manager...
...if it opens. 5 Click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters to determine the type of configurations. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. To confirm that you received when you may ...open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. The Order Confirmation for your wireless network card. If a network adapter is listed, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of card: • Use the Device Manager...
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... usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to stabilize. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from... the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the broadband modem....
... usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to stabilize. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from... the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the broadband modem....
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... near the network icon in the user documentation for your computer and a network (for connecting to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. 13 Start your computer and...
... near the network icon in the user documentation for your computer and a network (for connecting to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. 13 Start your computer and...
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... indicator on or off . NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you log on . The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's wireless devices. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Thereafter...
... indicator on or off . NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you log on . The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's wireless devices. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Thereafter...