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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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... operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric ...
... operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric ...
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...Locator About Your Computer 33 USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 51. You need to use it to a...D E O C O N N E C T O R - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - S - Supports one ExpressCard. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to the...
...Locator About Your Computer 33 USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 51. You need to use it to a...D E O C O N N E C T O R - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T - S - Supports one ExpressCard. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to the...
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...C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 43). 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 - When a battery is installed, you can use the..., see "Using a Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 44). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E ...
...C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 43). 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 - When a battery is installed, you can use the..., see "Using a Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 44). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E ...
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... battery can use the computer. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...power management settings). 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 settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such ...
... battery can use the computer. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...power management settings). 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 settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such ...
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... on your computer. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on page 159 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54... a plastic blank installed in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Remove the blank before installing an...
... on your computer. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on page 159 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54... a plastic blank installed in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 34 mm card fits into a 54 mm card slot. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Remove the blank before installing an...
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... Need to your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that communicate with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) •...; A broadband modem that is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer 76 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System ...
... Need to your computer, the computer has a variety of interconnected computers that communicate with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) •...; A broadband modem that is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer 76 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System ...
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...your computer. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then... next to Network adapters to list the utility that shipped with installation media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network card. If a network adapter is listed, you may open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click ...
...your computer. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then... next to Network adapters to list the utility that shipped with installation media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network card. If a network adapter is listed, you may open. 4 Click Continue on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click ...
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... to ensure that there 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 communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the ...
... to ensure that there 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 communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the ...
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... the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the lower-right corner of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of the Windows desktop). Determining the...
... the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the lower-right corner of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of the Windows desktop). Determining the...
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... are enabled or disabled. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is connected to the network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
... are enabled or disabled. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is connected to the network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
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... NOTE: These instructions only apply to run the utility. OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your Mobile Broadband card if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help...
... NOTE: These instructions only apply to run the utility. OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your Mobile Broadband card if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help...
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... the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on and off position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. For information about the wireless switch positions, see "Right Side View" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network...establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 83. For more information on or off with the wireless switch on the right side of the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 80. To monitor...
... the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on and off position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. For information about the wireless switch positions, see "Right Side View" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network...establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 83. For more information on or off with the wireless switch on the right side of the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 80. To monitor...
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...N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 111. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE... be listed. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on page 158). If the card supports this feature. 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 - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. If your administrator to continue the desired action. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C H E C K T H A T T ...
...N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 111. ENSURE THAT THE CABLE... be listed. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on page 158). If the card supports this feature. 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 - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A D E L L - NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. If your administrator to continue the desired action. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C H E C K T H A T T ...
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...For information on Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. 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... to the network. 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 - CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in the taskbar, at the lower...
...For information on Sleep power state, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. 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... to the network. 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 - CHECK NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY - Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in the taskbar, at the lower...
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...NOTICE: 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 working inside the computer. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. Your computer supports three types of the...corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay 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 CAUTION: Before you begin ...
...NOTICE: 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 working inside the computer. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. Your computer supports three types of the...corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay 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 CAUTION: Before you begin ...
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... inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to remove the card from the battery bay before you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you begin... any of the box. 4 Disconnect the cable connector from the card to the system board,...
... inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to remove the card from the battery bay before you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you begin... any of the box. 4 Disconnect the cable connector from the card to the system board,...