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.../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 Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85 Passwords 86 Fingerprint...
.../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 Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85 Passwords 86 Fingerprint...
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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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... Computer 129 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 Hinge Covers... 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
... Computer 129 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 Hinge Covers... 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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... a satellite television system. • Dial-up . 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 Internet using a DSL, cable or satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If you set up connections are using...
... a satellite television system. • Dial-up . 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 Internet using a DSL, cable or satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If you set up connections are using...
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...status. Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique... is not checked, the indicator is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is connected to that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area...
...status. Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique... is not checked, the indicator is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. NOTE: Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is connected to that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area...
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...the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Setting Up and Using Networks 81 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on the media that accompanied your card if you purchased your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that...on using ExpressCards, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 71. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you...
...the following: • Your order confirmation • Microsoft Windows Help and Support Setting Up and Using Networks 81 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on the media that accompanied your card if you purchased your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that...on using ExpressCards, see "Using ExpressCards" on page 71. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you...
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...follow the instructions on the media included with wireless technology. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with ...to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your computer as well as other hardware components. On the My Computer...
...follow the instructions on the media included with wireless technology. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon notification area to manage the network connection with ...to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your computer as well as other hardware components. On the My Computer...
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...Using Networks 83 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your Mobile Broadband card is in the on position, move the switch to the on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to...and then verify that you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Right Side View" on your Mobile Broadband card on and off position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on position ...
...Using Networks 83 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your Mobile Broadband card is in the on position, move the switch to the on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to...and then verify that you have all the components for establishing a Mobile Broadband connection (see "Right Side View" on your Mobile Broadband card on and off position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator The wireless switch on position ...
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CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. If you are an administrator on page 158). Double-click the Safely ... into the connector. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 170. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N S YS T E M S E T U P - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. If you are an administrator on page 158). Double-click the Safely ... into the connector. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 170. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N S YS T E M S E T U P - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
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... has power. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. 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 - Contact your cellular service provider to verify your WWAN service - When the power light is not a Dellbranded...
... has power. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. 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 - Contact your cellular service provider to verify your WWAN service - When the power light is not a Dellbranded...
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..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 ...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 Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the...
..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 ...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 Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the...
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... Begin" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the cover of the Mini-Card compartment and remove the cover. Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WWAN is also available on an ExpressCard (see "Using ExpressCards" on the label (white and black), connect the white antenna...
... Begin" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on the cover of the Mini-Card compartment and remove the cover. Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WWAN is also available on an ExpressCard (see "Using ExpressCards" on the label (white and black), connect the white antenna...
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...; 2 64 KB 1 MB (Intel® Celeron®) 2 MB or 4 MB (Intel Core 2 processor) 6 MB (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) 533 MHz (Intel® Celeron®) 800/667 MHz (Intel Core 2 processor) 800 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits...
...; 2 64 KB 1 MB (Intel® Celeron®) 2 MB or 4 MB (Intel Core 2 processor) 6 MB (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) 533 MHz (Intel® Celeron®) 800/667 MHz (Intel Core 2 processor) 800 MHz (Intel 45 nm Core 2 processor) Mobile Intel 965PM 64 bits dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses 32 bits 2 MB PCI-E X16 32 bits...
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... that equals one billionth of a second. modem - module bay - Example of image resolution used for providing quick access to as system tray. Mobile Broadband network - (also known as a WWAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other through wireless cellular technology and provides Internet... access in the same varied locations from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A type of memory that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its system board, or it may include a network adapter on its physical location, as long as the...
... that equals one billionth of a second. modem - module bay - Example of image resolution used for providing quick access to as system tray. Mobile Broadband network - (also known as a WWAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other through wireless cellular technology and provides Internet... access in the same varied locations from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A type of memory that you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its system board, or it may include a network adapter on its physical location, as long as the...
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... to 1280 x 800. WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as Mobile Broadband network. X XGA - zero insertion force - A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of data. A high-capacity floppy drive...
... to 1280 x 800. WWAN - A wireless high-speed data network using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as Mobile Broadband network. X XGA - zero insertion force - A special kind of zipped file is a self-extracting file, which has a filename extension of data. A high-capacity floppy drive...
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... pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
... pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
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..., 108 CD drive, 97 CD-RW drive, 97 computer crashes, 107-108 computer does not start up, 107 computer stops responding, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 108 drives, 97 DVD drive, 97 error messages, 100 hard drive, 98 IEEE 1394 connector, 105 keyboard, 106 lockups, 107 ...198 Index memory card reader, 73 memory module cover description, 36 messages error, 100 microphone directional, 69 Mini-Card installing, 142 Mobile Broadband network connections,...
..., 108 CD drive, 97 CD-RW drive, 97 computer crashes, 107-108 computer does not start up, 107 computer stops responding, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 108 drives, 97 DVD drive, 97 error messages, 100 hard drive, 98 IEEE 1394 connector, 105 keyboard, 106 lockups, 107 ...198 Index memory card reader, 73 memory module cover description, 36 messages error, 100 microphone directional, 69 Mini-Card installing, 142 Mobile Broadband network connections,...
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...Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card, 142 WWAN installing, 145 See Mobile Broadband 200 Index system setup program commonly used options, 170 screens, 170 viewing, 170 T telephone numbers, 158 touch pad, 39 cleaning, 173... to a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply.
...Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card, 142 WWAN installing, 145 See Mobile Broadband 200 Index system setup program commonly used options, 170 screens, 170 viewing, 170 T telephone numbers, 158 touch pad, 39 cleaning, 173... to a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply.