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... 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 65 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 65 Setting Up a Network 66 Wireless Local Area Network 66 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 66 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 66 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 67 Connecting to a WLAN 69 6 Contents
... 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 65 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 65 Setting Up a Network 66 Wireless Local Area Network 66 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 66 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 66 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 67 Connecting to a WLAN 69 6 Contents
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Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 70 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 70 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 71 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 71 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 72 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network ... Security Cable Lock 75 Passwords 75 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 76 12 Troubleshooting 79 Dell Technical Update Service 79 Dell Diagnostics 79 Dell Support Utility 83 Drive Problems 84 Optical drive problems 85 Hard drive problems 85 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems...
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 70 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 70 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 71 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 71 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 72 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network ... Security Cable Lock 75 Passwords 75 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 76 12 Troubleshooting 79 Dell Technical Update Service 79 Dell Diagnostics 79 Dell Support Utility 83 Drive Problems 84 Optical drive problems 85 Hard drive problems 85 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems...
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... is designed 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...
... is designed 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...
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... Module 127 Replacing the DIMM 1Memory Module 129 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 130 Replacing the DIMM 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 Card 142 Replacing the Card 143 Coin-Cell Battery 143 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 144 Replacing the Coin-...
... Module 127 Replacing the DIMM 1Memory Module 129 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 130 Replacing the DIMM 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 Card 142 Replacing the Card 143 Coin-Cell Battery 143 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 144 Replacing the Coin-...
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...a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). 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 dial-up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through ... through your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Dial-up connections are using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your computer and to communicate.
...a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). 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 dial-up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through ... through your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Dial-up connections are using cellular technology at broadband rates. • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connections use your telephone on your computer and to communicate.
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... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either... Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different...the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you obtain one. If you do not know which...
... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either... Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different...the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you obtain one. If you do not know which...
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... , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes that came with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the network...
... , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes that came with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the network...
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..., right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The...Lock) is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on page 31). A ...
..., right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The...Lock) is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on page 31). A ...
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For information on using the network adapter, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 1 1 Express card slot 3 USB connector 2 34 2 optical drive 4 security cable slot...is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on page 73). The two lights ...
For information on using the network adapter, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Right Side View 1 1 Express card slot 3 USB connector 2 34 2 optical drive 4 security cable slot...is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on page 73). The two lights ...
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..., this switch can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank ... 73). 32 About Your Computer Supports one ExpressCard. Enables or disables the wireless network card. S E C U R I V E - F I T C H - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 75). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N ...
..., this switch can also use it to the computer (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank ... 73). 32 About Your Computer Supports one ExpressCard. Enables or disables the wireless network card. S E C U R I V E - F I T C H - You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 75). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N ...
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... 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 134). About Your Computer 35 Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge...
... 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 134). About Your Computer 35 Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge...
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... is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs...8226; Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an ...
... is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs...8226; Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an ...
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...dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 157 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device... in the slot; NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Save the blank for information on your computer.
...dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. See "Specifications" on page 157 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device... in the slot; NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the ExpressCard slot. Using ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. Save the blank for information on your computer.
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... to a shared printer, access drives and files on the cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector. Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN). For example, with a telephone wall connector. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and...
... to a shared printer, access drives and files on the cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector. Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a wireless LAN (WLAN). For example, with a telephone wall connector. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and...
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... cable with 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 has a wireless network card and to each computer that your computer... Manager • Check the order confirmation for each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up...
... cable with 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 has a wireless network card and to each computer that your computer... Manager • Check the order confirmation for each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network computers and provides Internet, or network access. What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before you can set up...
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... your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with installation media. If a network adapter is listed, you have been shipped with your wireless router. NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click...and any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that manages your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Your wireless router may not have a wireless network card. Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Classic View on the menu on ...
... your computer lists the hardware and software that shipped with installation media. If a network adapter is listed, you have been shipped with your wireless router. NOTE: The User Account Control window may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click...and any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that manages your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Your wireless router may not have a wireless network card. Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Classic View on the menu on ...
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...6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on.... NOTE: Wait for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into...
...6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that came with your wireless router to do the following in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on.... NOTE: Wait for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into...
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...you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 69 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted,...1 minute to connect to the network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Verify the type of the Network folder....
...you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 69 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted,...1 minute to connect to the network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Verify the type of the Network folder....
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...A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on page 59. 70 Setting Up and Using Networks 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 geographical area ...Even if you are enabled or disabled. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way...
...A Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or Mini Card (depending on page 59. 70 Setting Up and Using Networks 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 geographical area ...Even if you are enabled or disabled. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way...
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... computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support) or on what...under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. For instructions and for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your...
... computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support) or on what...under Modems. Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network NOTE: These instructions only apply to internal cards with wireless technology. For instructions and for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your...