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... Modem 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 Securing...
... Modem 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 Securing...
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...Before 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 Keyboard 161... . . . . . 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...
...Before 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 Keyboard 161... . . . . . 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is enabled. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is low. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is an optional feature. T ...O U C H P A D - Play the next track. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on when an internal card with your card. light operates as follows: - M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Play the ...
...low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is enabled. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is low. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is an optional feature. T ...O U C H P A D - Play the next track. NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on when an internal card with your card. light operates as follows: - M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Play the ...
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...vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase..., while it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the air vents. About Your Computer 27 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 R V E N...
...vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase..., while it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the air vents. About Your Computer 27 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 R V E N...
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..., WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 170 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 56 for instructions). Fan noise is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. To ...
..., WWAN, or WPAN) or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 170 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 56 for instructions). Fan noise is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. To ...
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... decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use...computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use 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 such as standard ...
... decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use...computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use 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 such as standard ...
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...wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. See "Specifications" on page 197 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 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. Save the blank for information on your computer...
...wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. See "Specifications" on page 197 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 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. Save the blank for information on your computer...
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... (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with 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 Establish a WLAN...
... (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with 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 Establish a WLAN...
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NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up and Using Networks 93 If a ... side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to list the utility that manages your wireless network card. • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up and Using Networks 93 If a ... side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to list the utility that manages your wireless network card. • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer that you want to connect to your WLAN • A network cable...
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... term for the name of wireless network card that is installed in order to set up appears near the network icon in your computer and then search for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
... term for the name of wireless network card that is installed in order to set up appears near the network icon in your computer and then search for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
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..., another popup notifies you with an easy way to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. Thereafter, whenever you of your computer's wireless devices. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you that your computer within the range of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network...
..., another popup notifies you with an easy way to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. Thereafter, whenever you of your computer's wireless devices. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you that your computer within the range of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network...
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... and Support→ Use Tools to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. in your computer. Hardware screen, you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to the Internet, you purchased the...
... and Support→ Use Tools to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. in your computer. Hardware screen, you connect to internal cards with wireless technology. They do not apply to the Internet, you purchased the...
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...to the off using the wireless switch on your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on page 27). If the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer is enabled by verifying the setting of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 27...) for a few seconds. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card is shipped to you, you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "wireless switch" on page 96. ...
...to the off using the wireless switch on your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on page 27). If the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer is enabled by verifying the setting of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 27...) for a few seconds. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card is shipped to you, you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "wireless switch" on page 96. ...
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... taskbar. If the card supports this Windows feature, the card will be loose. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page ... C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I C A L L Y L O W - Insert a disk into the connector. Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 105). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N D O W S - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L -
... taskbar. If the card supports this Windows feature, the card will be loose. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page ... C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I C A L L Y L O W - Insert a disk into the connector. Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 105). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N D O W S - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L -
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... that your ExpressCard is not activated, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband...
... that your ExpressCard is not activated, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband...
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 2 1 1 battery bay 2 SIM Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 In the battery ... cut- off corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 170 Adding and Replacing Parts EVDO cards do not use a SIM. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type...
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 2 1 1 battery bay 2 SIM Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 In the battery ... cut- off corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 170 Adding and Replacing Parts EVDO cards do not use a SIM. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Only GSM (HSDPA) type...
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Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) • Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws on the Mini-Card cover and remove the cover. 2 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 Mini-Card cover Adding and Replacing Parts 171 If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini-Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) • Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 153. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws on the Mini-Card cover and remove the cover. 2 1 1 captive screws (2) 2 Mini-Card cover Adding and Replacing Parts 171 If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
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... the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it out from the battery bay before you begin any of the card and slide it is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the ...You Begin" on page 153. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 159). 3 Disconnect the cable on the back of the computer). Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 181
... the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it out from the battery bay before you begin any of the card and slide it is already installed. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the ...You Begin" on page 153. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 159). 3 Disconnect the cable on the back of the computer). Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 181
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...an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic...the trunk of your car or in case you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on page 27). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management ...
...an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic...the trunk of your car or in case you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on page 27). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management ...