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...Network or Broadband Modem Cable 73 Setting Up a Network 74 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 74 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 74 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 74 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 75 Connecting to a WLAN 77... Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 78 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 79 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 80 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 80 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ ...
...Network or Broadband Modem Cable 73 Setting Up a Network 74 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 74 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 74 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 74 Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 75 Connecting to a WLAN 77... Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 78 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 79 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 80 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 80 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ ...
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... Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center ... Replacing the DIMM 1 Memory Module 139 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 140 Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini-Cards 144 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN Card 147 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 147 Replacing a WWAN Card 149 10 Contents
... Working Inside Your Computer 128 Hard Drive 129 Removing the Hard Drive 130 Replacing the Hard Drive 131 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 131 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 132 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center ... Replacing the DIMM 1 Memory Module 139 Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 140 Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory Module 142 Subscriber Identity Module 144 Wireless Mini-Cards 144 Removing a WLAN Card 145 Replacing a WLAN Card 147 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 147 Replacing a WWAN Card 149 10 Contents
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... (FCM 150 Removing the FCM 150 Replacing the FCM 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 151 Removing the Card 151 Replacing the Card 152 Coin-Cell Battery 152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 14 Dell™ QuickSet 155 15 Traveling With Your Computer 157 Identifying Your...
... (FCM 150 Removing the FCM 150 Replacing the FCM 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 151 Removing the Card 151 Replacing the Card 152 Coin-Cell Battery 152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 14 Dell™ QuickSet 155 15 Traveling With Your Computer 157 Identifying Your...
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... Cable Lock" on page 81. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off Switch 3 Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I V E - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your are connected to...
... Cable Lock" on page 81. For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 12 3 1 Wireless On/Off Switch 3 Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 2 LED indicator W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I V E - USB CONNECTOR Connects USB devices, such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in your are connected to...
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B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - About Your Computer 29 Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 50). Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 49). When a battery ...
B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - About Your Computer 29 Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 50). Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 49). When a battery ...
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W I R E L E S S M I N I N - Covers the 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 "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127.
W I R E L E S S M I N I N - Covers the 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 "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127.
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... Computer NOTE: If you want to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to connect: • Choose Broadband if you... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up if you do not have a service...
... Computer NOTE: If you want to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to connect: • Choose Broadband if you... will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up if you do not have a service...
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...main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over ... you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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 such as standard equipment...
...main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over ... you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing 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 such as standard equipment...
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...a 54 mm card slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network... (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer. Using ExpressCards 67 The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Save...
...a 54 mm card slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network... (WWAN) connectivity available on your computer. Using ExpressCards 67 The 54 mm card only fits into both the 34 mm and 54 mm card slots. NOTE: An ExpressCard is installed in the slot; Save...
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...Setting Up and Using Networks The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer that you purchased your computer,...each computer. To confirm that communicate with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you want to connect to your computer has a wireless network card and to each other over the air waves. Setting Up a Network 1 Click ...
...Setting Up and Using Networks The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the wizard. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card for each computer that you purchased your computer,...each computer. To confirm that communicate with a network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you want to connect to your computer has a wireless network card and to each other over the air waves. Setting Up a Network 1 Click ...
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...(ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your wireless router. Installation media usually contains installation and...the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may have a wireless network card. Setting Up and Using Networks 75 NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have been shipped with your wireless network card. Install the required software according to list the...
...(ISP) to obtain specific information about the wireless network card: 1 Right-click the name of the Control Panel. 3 Double-click Device Manager. Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1 Contact your wireless router. Installation media usually contains installation and...the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. Your wireless router may have a wireless network card. Setting Up and Using Networks 75 NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have been shipped with your wireless network card. Install the required software according to list the...
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.... 10 Ensure that there is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 77). 76 Setting Up and Using Networks The technical term for a minimum of 5 minutes after ...(RJ-45) connector on 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 stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other end ...
.... 10 Ensure that there is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to a WLAN" on page 77). 76 Setting Up and Using Networks The technical term for a minimum of 5 minutes after ...(RJ-45) connector on 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 stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other end ...
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...Tasks. 4 Select your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card that network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you of wireless network card installed in your network from the list and click ... to connect to a network using wireless technology. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. The software is installed in your network. Verify the type of the wireless network connection. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for ...
...Tasks. 4 Select your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of wireless network card that network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you of wireless network card installed in your network from the list and click ... to connect to a network using wireless technology. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. The software is installed in your network. Verify the type of the wireless network connection. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for ...
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...Setting Up and Using Networks If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an... easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is on or...
...Setting Up and Using Networks If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is not checked, the indicator is off , click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an... easy way to monitor the status of a high-speed digital cellular network. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is on or...
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... on page 24). 80 Setting Up and Using Networks You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on and off with your cellular service provider. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your computer. in the Windows...
... on page 24). 80 Setting Up and Using Networks You can turn your Mobile Broadband card on and off with your cellular service provider. Or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to a Mobile Broadband network, ensure that your computer. in the Windows...
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... page 26) for a few seconds. To monitor the status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 81. To scan for a wireless network, press and hold the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Switch (see "Right Side View" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections.
... page 26) for a few seconds. To monitor the status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 81. To scan for a wireless network, press and hold the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Switch (see "Right Side View" on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to control WiFi network connections.
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...YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Troubleshooting 103 CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. If the card supports this feature. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you ... and Maintenance→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on the computer, click Continue;
...YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Troubleshooting 103 CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. If the card supports this feature. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you ... and Maintenance→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on the computer, click Continue;
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... launch the utility. Check the status in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the connection. Troubleshooting 109 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 screen. Contact your network administrator or...
... launch the utility. Check the status in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the connection. Troubleshooting 109 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 screen. Contact your network administrator or...
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...NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 battery bay 2 SIM Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module ...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless mini-card with the cut-off corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
...NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the compartment. 1 2 1 battery bay 2 SIM Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Subscriber Identity Module ...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless mini-card with the cut-off corner of the SIM facing away from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
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...you must remove the battery from the computer. Do not install an FCM in the WWAN or WPAN slot. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. 1 Insert the FCM connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "FCM". 2 ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...
...you must remove the battery from the computer. Do not install an FCM in the WWAN or WPAN slot. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. 1 Insert the FCM connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "FCM". 2 ...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...