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... for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No...
... for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No...
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... 2 Memory Module 132 Subscriber Identity Module 133 Wireless Mini Cards 134 Removing a WLAN Card 135 Replacing a WLAN Card 137 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 138 Replacing a WWAN Card 140 Flash Cache Module 141 Removing the FCM 141 Replacing the FCM 142 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 142 Removing the...
... 2 Memory Module 132 Subscriber Identity Module 133 Wireless Mini Cards 134 Removing a WLAN Card 135 Replacing a WLAN Card 137 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 138 Replacing a WWAN Card 140 Flash Cache Module 141 Removing the FCM 141 Replacing the FCM 142 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 142 Removing the...
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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 a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. ...
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 a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. ...
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... release latch 4 module cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - About Your Computer 35 B A T T E R Y - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini Cards (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43). When a battery is installed, you...
... release latch 4 module cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - About Your Computer 35 B A T T E R Y - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini Cards (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on page 43). When a battery is installed, you...
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... ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. The 54 mm card...
... ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. The 54 mm card...
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...turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer, you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as ...computer can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to 1000 feet. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider ...
...turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer, you can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as ...computer can use either a Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card, but not both, to 1000 feet. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in a specific geographical location, that provides Internet access over a much wider ...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 155). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 99. P R O V I C E - Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - Troubleshooting 93 ENSURE THAT THE IEEE...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 155). Also, for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Contacting Dell" on page 99. P R O V I C E - Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - Troubleshooting 93 ENSURE THAT THE IEEE...
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...H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that your network settings are available through Windows... the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the procedures in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. If the card is functioning. CAUTION: Before you begin any of your card. Position the mouse...
...H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that your network settings are available through Windows... the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the procedures in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. If the card is functioning. CAUTION: Before you begin any of your card. Position the mouse...
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...K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on... page 155). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery temperature is low or depleted. Contact your WWAN service - When the power light is too hot to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the...
...K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on the computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on... page 155). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery temperature is low or depleted. Contact your WWAN service - When the power light is too hot to an electrical outlet. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the...
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... the battery bay before you begin any of wireless Mini Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent...
... the battery bay before you begin any of wireless Mini Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent...
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Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WWAN is also available on an ExpressCard (see "Using ExpressCards" on the cover of the Mini Card compartment and remove the cover. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle. 5 Secure unused antenna cables in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on page 59). 1 Follow the procedures in the protective mylar sleeve. 6 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WWAN is also available on an ExpressCard (see "Using ExpressCards" on the cover of the Mini Card compartment and remove the cover. 138 Adding and Replacing Parts antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle. 5 Secure unused antenna cables in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screw on page 59). 1 Follow the procedures in the protective mylar sleeve. 6 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
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4 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card. 1 2 3 1 WWAN Card 2 M2 x 3-mm securing screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) 5 Release the WWAN card by removing the securing screw. 6 Lift the WWAN card out of its system board connector. Adding and Replacing Parts 139
4 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card. 1 2 3 1 WWAN Card 2 M2 x 3-mm securing screw 3 antenna cable connectors (2) 5 Release the WWAN card by removing the securing screw. 6 Lift the WWAN card out of its system board connector. Adding and Replacing Parts 139
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... tighten the captive screws. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the WWAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WWAN". 2 Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the slot on the...
... tighten the captive screws. 140 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the WWAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WWAN". 2 Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the slot on the...
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Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Replacing the FCM NOTICE: Install the FCM in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (...
Removing the Card 1 Follow the procedures in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Replacing the FCM NOTICE: Install the FCM in "Before You Begin" on page 117. 2 Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (...
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... Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, Mini Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology Video NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are available for your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on system board...
... Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board internal WLAN, WWAN, Mini Cards WWAN ExpressCard Bluetooth® wireless technology Video NOTE: Optional video controller upgrades are available for your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on system board...
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... card that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. megabits per second. MB/sec - Mobile Broadband network - (also known as a WWAN) is typically used as modems and NICs. Glossary 183 Mbps - This measurement is a series of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or... a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. Mini PCI - The...
... card that equals 1,048,576 bytes. 1 MB equals 1024 KB. megabits per second. MB/sec - Mobile Broadband network - (also known as a WWAN) is typically used as modems and NICs. Glossary 183 Mbps - This measurement is a series of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or... a Dell TravelLite™ module. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns memory addresses to 1,000,000 bytes. Mini PCI - The...
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... and personal digital assistants) close to one computer to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. You can supply 66 W of a battery. write-protected - WWAN - video resolution - One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a floppy disk. The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. wallpaper - wireless wide area...
... and personal digital assistants) close to one computer to protect data from the Internet, or e-mail attachments. You can supply 66 W of a battery. write-protected - WWAN - video resolution - One V appears across a resistance of 1 ohm when a current of a floppy disk. The measurement of electric potential or electromotive force. wallpaper - wireless wide area...
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M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 55 description, 27 memory DIMM A, 129 DIMM B, 130 installing, 127 removing, 128 memory card, 63 blanks, 64 installing, 63 reader, 27 removing, 64 ... Broadband network connections, 70 problems, 99 See also wireless switch modem connector description, 34 monitor. See display N network installing WLAN Mini Card, 134 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 99 problems, 99 QuickSet, 145 network connector description, 31 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista, 111 P PC Restore, 111 phone numbers, 155 power line conditioners, 23...
M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 55 description, 27 memory DIMM A, 129 DIMM B, 130 installing, 127 removing, 128 memory card, 63 blanks, 64 installing, 63 reader, 27 removing, 64 ... Broadband network connections, 70 problems, 99 See also wireless switch modem connector description, 34 monitor. See display N network installing WLAN Mini Card, 134 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 99 problems, 99 QuickSet, 145 network connector description, 31 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista, 111 P PC Restore, 111 phone numbers, 155 power line conditioners, 23...
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... Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible power supply.
... Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible power supply.
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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external ...