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... 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...
... 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...
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...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... 86 Computer Tracking Software 87 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 87 12 Troubleshooting 89 Dell Technical Update Service 89 Dell Diagnostics 89 Dell Support Center 93 Dell Support 3 94 Dell PC Tune-Up 95 Dell PC CheckUp 95 Contents 7
...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... 86 Computer Tracking Software 87 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 87 12 Troubleshooting 89 Dell Technical Update Service 89 Dell Diagnostics 89 Dell Support Center 93 Dell Support 3 94 Dell PC Tune-Up 95 Dell PC CheckUp 95 Contents 7
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111 8 Contents
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... 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 ... Removing the Keyboard 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...
... 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 ... Removing the Keyboard 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...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... jack before you set up . Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at broadband rates. •... existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the USB port. Typically, a wireless router is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If you have an ...
... jack before you set up . Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at broadband rates. •... existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the USB port. Typically, a wireless router is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If you have an ...
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... you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you get one. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP...
... you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you get one. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP...
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...computer. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on only if you turn off ). - Flashing blue...adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is critically ...
...computer. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on only if you turn off ). - Flashing blue...adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is critically ...
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Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with ...
Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with ...
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... with a plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - S E C U R I T C H - Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships...
... with a plastic blank installed in your computer to an audio device. When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use the headphone port at the front of the system to connect to a TV. You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T Y C A B L E S L O T - S E C U R I T C H - Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships...
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Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. F I R V E N T - Solid orange: Weak network found - Off: No signal found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Solid ...34 About Your Computer D E L L W I - Push this button to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The...
Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. F I R V E N T - Solid orange: Weak network found - Off: No signal found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - Solid ...34 About Your Computer D E L L W I - Push this button to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The...
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...-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge...
...-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 138. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge...
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... separate paper warranty document that 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 power-intensive...area. NOTE: Because the battery may need to media. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your ...
... separate paper warranty document that 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 power-intensive...area. NOTE: Because the battery may need to media. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your ...
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... slot. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make...
... slot. The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make...
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... it . 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector 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 a shared printer, access drives and files on the back of the network cable to help guide you connect your...
... it . 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector 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 a shared printer, access drives and files on the back of the network cable to help guide you connect your...
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..., a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. 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 has a wireless network card and to your WLAN • A network...
..., a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. 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 has a wireless network card and to your WLAN • A network...
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...card. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your wireless router. Your wireless router may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click... the + next to Network adapters to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: The...
...card. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your wireless router. Your wireless router may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click... the + next to Network adapters to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: The...
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... (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. The technical term for the name of your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other ...end of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered...
... (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. The technical term for the name of your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other ...end of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered...
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...) is installed in your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to open the wireless network properties screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your... computer and then search for connecting your wireless network documentation in the lower-right corner of wireless network card that name on the...
...) is installed in your wireless network card. Completing the Connection to open the wireless network properties screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your... computer and then search for connecting your wireless network documentation in the lower-right corner of wireless network card that name on the...
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... on to your computer is on. Dell cannot provide this information. Contact your service provider for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your network.... To turn the wireless networking function on or off , click the QuickSet icon in any utility prompts...
... on to your computer is on. Dell cannot provide this information. Contact your service provider for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your network.... To turn the wireless networking function on or off , click the QuickSet icon in any utility prompts...