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Media Memory Card Blanks 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 68 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank 69 8 Setting Up a Network 71 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 71 Network Setup Wizard 71 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 72 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 72 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 72 Setting Up a New WLAN 73 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 74 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 75 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 76 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network ...
Media Memory Card Blanks 67 Installing a Media Memory Card 68 Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank 69 8 Setting Up a Network 71 Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem 71 Network Setup Wizard 71 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 72 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 72 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 72 Setting Up a New WLAN 73 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 74 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 75 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 76 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network ...
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... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Access the Dell Support Utility...
... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. NSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Access the Dell Support Utility...
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... notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . Keep the display closed. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For more information, see...
... notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . Keep the display closed. 18 A Tour of Your Computer NOTE: The card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. For more information, see...
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... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to complete the setup. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connections that provide Internet access through...
... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to complete the setup. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connections that provide Internet access through...
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... wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the screen. NOTE: Access to the computer. screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
... wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the screen. NOTE: Access to the computer. screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
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... Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation" while you use the utility to repair Dell MediaDirect: 1 Use the arrow keys to the unpartitioned space reserved for the reinstallation. Once you have prepared your hard drive, you boot from the drive and press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect. NOTE: If you are installing the Windows XP operating system, you must prepare your hardware drivers and software programs (see the Dell Reinstall Guides at support.dell...
... Hard Drive for the Dell MediaDirect Reinstallation" while you use the utility to repair Dell MediaDirect: 1 Use the arrow keys to the unpartitioned space reserved for the reinstallation. Once you have prepared your hard drive, you boot from the drive and press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect. NOTE: If you are installing the Windows XP operating system, you must prepare your hardware drivers and software programs (see the Dell Reinstall Guides at support.dell...
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for creating a network. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. To confirm that communicate with each other over the air waves. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for creating a network. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides network access. To confirm that communicate with each other over the air waves. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or High-Speed Internet, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or...
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... wireless network card. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for establishing a WLAN (see your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Completing the Connection to enable it . Enabling/Disabling...
... wireless network card. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your wireless network documentation in the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for establishing a WLAN (see your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Completing the Connection to enable it . Enabling/Disabling...
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... activate mobile broadband service through your Bluetooth setup. To access the Help and Support Center, see the user's guide available through in the system tray. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer you may connect to other Bluetooth devices such as keyboards and mice, stereo headsets, cameras, PDAs, and printers. If you through the Windows Help and Support Center. Upon completion your Bluetooth internal networking card...
... activate mobile broadband service through your Bluetooth setup. To access the Help and Support Center, see the user's guide available through in the system tray. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer you may connect to other Bluetooth devices such as keyboards and mice, stereo headsets, cameras, PDAs, and printers. If you through the Windows Help and Support Center. Upon completion your Bluetooth internal networking card...
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...R M A T I L U R E 0 - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - If the problem persists, try another drive. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
...R M A T I L U R E 0 - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. For external keyboards, check the cable connection. H ARD -DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION E R R O R - HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE - If the problem persists, try another drive. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the system setup program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81). Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on...
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... is your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 90 Troubleshooting The computer cannot find the hard drive. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - The optional ROM apparently failed. The software you want to use. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on page 135. A memory module may be...
... is your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 90 Troubleshooting The computer cannot find the hard drive. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - The optional ROM apparently failed. The software you want to use. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Optical Drives" on page 135. A memory module may be...
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... hard drive. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 81). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. The keyboard controller may be loose. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards. You may be malfunctioning, or a memory module...
... hard drive. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 81). The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. The keyboard controller may be loose. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does not support PC cards. You may be malfunctioning, or a memory module...
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... the light is on. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U T L E T - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may...
... the light is on. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U T L E T - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may...
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... Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration...
... Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration...
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... follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click...
... follow the instructions on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click...
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... location to begin installing the driver or utility. If instructed to navigate to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the driver information window to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to the driver...
... location to begin installing the driver or utility. If instructed to navigate to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on the driver information window to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to the driver...
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... is selected and click Next. 104 Troubleshooting To access the Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in...
... is selected and click Next. 104 Troubleshooting To access the Help and Support Center, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTE: The procedures in...
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... and Replacing Parts 113 If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. 2 1 1 pull-tab 2 hard drive 5 Remove the new drive from the screw holes until it is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 104. 9 Install the drivers and utilities...
... and Replacing Parts 113 If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging. 2 1 1 pull-tab 2 hard drive 5 Remove the new drive from the screw holes until it is fully seated. 7 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 104. 9 Install the drivers and utilities...
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... drives. A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as memory, hard drives, and video. PCI - nonvolatile random access memory - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. Programs require an operating system to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. pre-boot execution environment - RAM - Glossary 177 A drive...
... drives. A removable I /O port often used to connect a parallel printer to as memory, hard drives, and video. PCI - nonvolatile random access memory - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. Programs require an operating system to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. pre-boot execution environment - RAM - Glossary 177 A drive...
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... change fonts, and so on). system tray - A power management mode that encrypts voice and data transmissions. Enables Windows programs to save energy. for video cards and controllers. uninterruptible power supply - universal serial bus - Strike Zone™ - Reinforced area of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A SIM card contains a microchip that shuts down your computer. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A backup power source used to configure user-selectable options...
... change fonts, and so on). system tray - A power management mode that encrypts voice and data transmissions. Enables Windows programs to save energy. for video cards and controllers. uninterruptible power supply - universal serial bus - Strike Zone™ - Reinforced area of video memory installed in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. A SIM card contains a microchip that shuts down your computer. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A backup power source used to configure user-selectable options...
