Quick Reference Guide
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.... Replace the battery only with household waste. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power...work with your computer. Operating time is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer...
.... Replace the battery only with household waste. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power...work with your computer. Operating time is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. a. Disconnect the card from its compartment in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the card from the card cable connector. 1 card 2 card connector Back to avoid damaging the card, card cable...
... an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. a. Disconnect the card from its compartment in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the card from the card cable connector. 1 card 2 card connector Back to avoid damaging the card, card cable...
Service Manual (English Only)
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..." position before you pack the computer in its connector. NOTE: A PC Card is longer than a standard card and extends outside the computer. Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Card Types CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
..." position before you pack the computer in its connector. NOTE: A PC Card is longer than a standard card and extends outside the computer. Back to Contents Page Using Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Card Types Card Blanks Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Card Types CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. Remove the hinge cover (see Keyboard). 4. If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to...
... cables from the card until the card pops up slightly. Remove the hinge cover (see Keyboard). 4. If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card (optional) Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with your computer, the card is not already installed, go to...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... out of the computer. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until it clicks. Install the card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on the back of the way to step 6. Align the card with your WLAN card. 7. NOTE: For more specific information about which...
... out of the computer. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card until it clicks. Install the card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on the back of the way to step 6. Align the card with your WLAN card. 7. NOTE: For more specific information about which...
Service Manual (English Only)
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...Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION...to separate the palm rest from the base by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Remove any devices installed in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the system board. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive...
...Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology). 8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual CAUTION...to separate the palm rest from the base by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Remove any devices installed in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the system board. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove any installed wireless communications cards (see Fan). 12. Remove the fan (see Communications...
... for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove any installed wireless communications cards (see Fan). 12. Remove the fan (see Communications...
User's Guide
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... Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 120 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal...
... Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 120 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal...
User's Guide
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"momentary" Scans for networks - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 110). While working in the slot to appear. The computer ships with a blank installed in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is ... networks. Supports one smart card (see "Using Cards" on " Enables wireless devices. S M A R T C A R D S L O T - Flashing yellow: Error - For more information. Solid yellow: Weak network found - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - P C C A R D S L O T - Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator...
"momentary" Scans for networks - See "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 110). While working in the slot to appear. The computer ships with a blank installed in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is ... networks. Supports one smart card (see "Using Cards" on " Enables wireless devices. S M A R T C A R D S L O T - Flashing yellow: Error - For more information. Solid yellow: Weak network found - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - P C C A R D S L O T - Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator...
User's Guide
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...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible...) NOTE: It is designed to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with your computer. You can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33...
...when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible...) NOTE: It is designed to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with your computer. You can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33...
User's Guide
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... may not have been shipped with an installation CD. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may have a wireless network card. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the ...through your broadband modem before you attempt to set to the router. Setting Up and Using Networks 53 Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: Restart your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the Classic Start menu option, you have wired Internet ...
... may not have been shipped with an installation CD. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may have a wireless network card. The Order Confirmation for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the ...through your broadband modem before you attempt to set to the router. Setting Up and Using Networks 53 Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: Restart your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the Classic Start menu option, you have wired Internet ...
User's Guide
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... card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 52 for more information about how to prepare for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed...
... card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 52 for more information about how to prepare for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed...
User's Guide
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... prompted. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your network. Completing the Connection to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer is not configured) is managing the wireless network card. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the...
... prompted. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your network. Completing the Connection to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer is not configured) is managing the wireless network card. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the...
User's Guide
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...wireless technology. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on page 12. Hardware screen, you are able to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed... on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your ...
...wireless technology. Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on page 12. Hardware screen, you are able to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed... on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your ...
User's Guide
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... for example, a wireless network adapter) is not clear, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on supported card types. If card orientation is longer than a standard card and extends outside the computer. Extended Cards An extended card (for 34-mm cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Striking the end of an installed card. The cards are generally...
... for example, a wireless network adapter) is not clear, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on supported card types. If card orientation is longer than a standard card and extends outside the computer. Extended Cards An extended card (for 34-mm cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Striking the end of an installed card. The cards are generally...
User's Guide
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...video performance. Enables and enhances the modem. Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. Enables and enhances the audio controller. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Enhances the pointing device features. On the next... If you need to complete the installation. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound Device 6 Modem 7 Wireless Network Card 8 BlueTooth® Module 9 PC Card/ExpressCard Controller 10 Touch Pad 11 Other...
...video performance. Enables and enhances the modem. Enables and enhances the wireless network controller. Enables and enhances the audio controller. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Enhances the pointing device features. On the next... If you need to complete the installation. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound Device 6 Modem 7 Wireless Network Card 8 BlueTooth® Module 9 PC Card/ExpressCard Controller 10 Touch Pad 11 Other...
User's Guide
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... click Start or →Help and Support→ Computer Information. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the battery (see "Replacing the ...Battery" on page 33). 1 1 SIM card 3 Slide the SIM card into the compartment with your computer, the card is already installed. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 To confirm the amount of the card facing away from the compartment. Wireless Cards If you begin working inside the computer.
... click Start or →Help and Support→ Computer Information. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with the cut-off corner of memory installed in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the battery (see "Replacing the ...Battery" on page 33). 1 1 SIM card 3 Slide the SIM card into the compartment with your computer, the card is already installed. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 To confirm the amount of the card facing away from the compartment. Wireless Cards If you begin working inside the computer.
User's Guide
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... touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. If you return to the computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 3 Remove...
... touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. If you return to the computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 112). 3 Remove...
User's Guide
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... computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card by touching one of the computer. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures...
... computer. 5 If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you are replacing a card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the antenna cables from the card. 1 1 antenna cables b Release the card by touching one of the computer. Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards 1 Follow the procedures...
User's Guide
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Installing the card on page 112). Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the WWAN card connector. 1 1 FCM card NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure that the two antenna cables are designed to lie across the top of the FCM card and into the protective sleeve. Installing the card in the...
Installing the card on page 112). Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the WWAN card connector. 1 1 FCM card NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure that the two antenna cables are designed to lie across the top of the FCM card and into the protective sleeve. Installing the card in the...