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... 83 Connecting to a WLAN 85 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 86 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 86 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 87 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 88 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 88 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 89 10 Securing...
... 83 Connecting to a WLAN 85 Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 86 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 86 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 87 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 88 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 88 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 89 10 Securing...
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Network Problems 113 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 113 Power Problems 114 Printer Problems 115 Scanner Problems 116 Sound and Speaker Problems 117 No sound from integrated speakers 117 ...
Network Problems 113 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 113 Power Problems 114 Printer Problems 115 Scanner Problems 116 Sound and Speaker Problems 117 No sound from integrated speakers 117 ...
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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 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 Replacing the Hinge... the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini Cards 145 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN Card 147 Internal Card with Bluetooth®...
... 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 134 Optical Drive 134 Removing the Optical Drive 134 Replacing the Optical Drive 135 Hinge Cover 135 Removing the Hinge Cover 136 Replacing the Hinge... the Keyboard 137 Replacing the Keyboard 138 Memory 139 Removing the Memory Module 139 Replacing the Memory Module 141 Modem 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini Cards 145 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN Card 147 Internal Card with Bluetooth®...
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Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the ... control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in camera for conferencing and chat. D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - D I C R O P H O N E S - Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I C A T O...
Indicates camera ON/OFF status. Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Turn the ... control buttons 7 touch pad buttons 9 headphone connectors (2) 11 device status lights 13 keyboard 15 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 touch pad 8 microphone connector 10 wireless switch 12 8-in camera for conferencing and chat. D I G I T A L M I S P L A Y - D I C R O P H O N E S - Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I C A T O...
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... P A D B U T T O N S - W I R E L E S S S W I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you turn off or on the computer, and blinks... when the computer is flashing. 24 About Your Computer M I T C H - T O U C H P A D - When enabled through Dell QuickSet,...
... P A D B U T T O N S - W I R E L E S S S W I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you turn off or on the computer, and blinks... when the computer is flashing. 24 About Your Computer M I T C H - T O U C H P A D - When enabled through Dell QuickSet,...
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...battery charge is adequately charged. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. NOTE: The card with your card.... card with your computer. WiFi status light - Bluetooth® status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Solid blue: The battery is enabled. Battery status light...
...battery charge is adequately charged. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. NOTE: The card with your card.... card with your computer. WiFi status light - Bluetooth® status light - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Solid blue: The battery is enabled. Battery status light...
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... Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. If you are using...Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Typically, a wireless router is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through your Internet connection. Your ISP will offer...
... Network (WWAN) or Mobile Broadband technology provides a connection to the Internet using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service. If you are using...Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Typically, a wireless router is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide high-speed Internet access through your Internet connection. Your ISP will offer...
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...an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or ...satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and ...
...an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you obtain one. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or ...satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and ...
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... a telephone jack for modem protection. Disconnect the network cable from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do...
... a telephone jack for modem protection. Disconnect the network cable from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do...
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... time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive...time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 48 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer. One battery ...
... time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive...time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 48 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer. One battery ...
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.../34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 75 See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm...
.../34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 75 See "Specifications" on page 167 for information on your computer. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm...
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... have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to the network adapter connector on another computer, or a network. Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN). Setting Up and Using Networks 81 NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or small office you can...
... have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to the network adapter connector on another computer, or a network. Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN). Setting Up and Using Networks 81 NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or small office you can...
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...computer that you want to connect to each other over the air waves. Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. ...communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to your WLAN Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer 82 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network 1...
...computer that you want to connect to each other over the air waves. Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local area network (WLAN) is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. ...communicate by broadcasting data from their antennas over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to your WLAN Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer 82 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network 1...
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... 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Classic View on the menu on page 81). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window ... the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is not listed, you have a wireless network card. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut...
... 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Classic View on the menu on page 81). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window ... the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. If a network adapter is not listed, you have a wireless network card. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut...
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... a minimum of your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable...at least 2 minutes for the name of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 ...
... a minimum of your router's broadcast name is no network or USB cables, other than the network cable connecting the modem and the wireless router, are connected to the broadband modem. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable...at least 2 minutes for the name of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before continuing with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 ...
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... your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is already installed. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is installed in the area, a pop-up...information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Network security settings are unique to your network from the list and click Connect. For information on page ...
... your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is already installed. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is installed in the area, a pop-up...information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Network security settings are unique to your network from the list and click Connect. For information on page ...
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...'s configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "ExpressCards" on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even if you are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to make a call from 100...
...'s configuration) NOTE: For instructions on using ExpressCards, see "ExpressCards" on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to 1000 feet. NOTE: Even if you are enabled or disabled. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to make a call from 100...
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...Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Before you have all the components for additional information about using the wireless switch on your computer. 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 also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with wireless technology. or 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. in the Windows ...
...Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Before you have all the components for additional information about using the wireless switch on your computer. 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 also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the media included with wireless technology. or 1 Click Start → All Programs → Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. in the Windows ...
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...configured for a few seconds. For more information on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 86. For information about the wireless switch positions. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ... or off position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the momentary position for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. To monitor the status of...
...configured for a few seconds. For more information on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in your computer is turned on page 86. For information about the wireless switch positions. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions ... or off position to disable the switch and the Mobile Broadband card. To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch in the momentary position for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. To monitor the status of...
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...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 166). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 113. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an ...window may appear. If your administrator to continue the desired action. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. If the card supports this feature...
...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 166). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 113. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an ...window may appear. If your administrator to continue the desired action. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. If the card supports this feature...