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Question posted by qdpie14 on August 8th, 2011

Where Is My Wireless Switch On My Labtop

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 8th, 2011 4:40 PM

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Most Dells have the wifi switch shared with the F2 key. Look for an icon that looks like an antenna on the F2 key. Hold doen FN (function) and press F2 to use it.

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 157

...include a wireless switch. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 157 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch Your laptop computer may use a separate button or switch for a few seconds. NOTE: By default, the wireless switch is located, see your computer. You can also use the wireless switch to turn your wireless card on or off. The wireless switch must be...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 166

... the Public Place option. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Use a firewall. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. If you to a wireless network, your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 167

... BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the wireless switch to scan for wireless networks in your vicinity. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in position for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157...

Setup Guide - Page 5

... Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status...

Setup Guide - Page 7

...closed briefcase, while it is powered on. Do not place your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power... source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow...

Setup Guide - Page 8

... electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6

Setup Guide - Page 9

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7

Setup Guide - Page 10

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 8

Setup Guide - Page 11

... interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 Set Up Ubuntu To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow...

Setup Guide - Page 12

You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data ...

Setup Guide - Page 13

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 65. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. ...

Setup Guide - Page 14

... have not purchased a computer with a Mobile Broadband card. Check your computer unusable and you will need a service technician to access the Internet. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 40...

Setup Guide - Page 16

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 14

Setup Guide - Page 17

... your computer only if you are asked to quickly turn off wireless radios, such as when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of your selection appears on the screen. A confirmation of purchase. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to disable all radios. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is turned on. 2.

Setup Guide - Page 18

... security code that appears on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display: 1. Turn on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available...

Setup Guide - Page 19

Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the...

Setup Guide - Page 20

.... • If you set up your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP...

Setup Guide - Page 21

... the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to a network. 5. Ensure that shipped with your router. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to...

Setup Guide - Page 33

The light on or off when pressed. The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, multimedia keys, and the touch pad enable or disable key are located in the notification area ... gestures. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the key on the function key row on page 28. 2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light -

Setup Guide - Page 80

...8594; Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may...setting up, updating drivers for each core 78 Computer Model Computer Information Dell™ Inspiron™ N4010 Processor Type Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Pentium® ...