Dell PP26L инструкция обслуживания

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to ha rdware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ________________[...]

Contents 3 Contents 1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Determining Y our Co mputer’ s Configuration . . . . . . 23 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Right Side View . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . 46 4 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents 5 6 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Charge Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Low-Battery W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Contents 8 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Copying CD and DVD Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 How to Copy a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Using Blank[...]

Contents 7 9 Using ExpressCards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ExpressCard Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Installing an ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank . . . . . . . . . . 95 10 Using the Memory Card Reader . . . . . . . 97 Memory Card Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97[...]

8 Contents Mobile Broadband (or Wir eless Wide Area Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 What Y ou Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . 106 Checking Y our Dell Mo bile Broadband Card . . . . 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the De ll Mobile Bro[...]

Contents 9 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . . . . 125 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 ExpressCard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 IEEE 1394 Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 External Keyboard problems . . . . . . . .[...]

10 Contents Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from integrated speakers . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from external speakers . . . . . . . . . 143 No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Remote Control Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145[...]

Contents 11 14 Adding and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . 163 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Recommended T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 T urning Off Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Before W orking Inside Y our Computer . . . . . . . 164 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

12 Contents Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WW AN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Replacing a WW AN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Flash Cache Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Removing the FCM . . . . . . [...]

Contents 13 Problems With Y our Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Returning Items fo r Warr anty Repair or Credit . . . . . 198 Before Y ou Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 18 Specifications . . . . . .[...]

14 Contents Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 book.book Page 14 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Finding Information 15 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer . What Are Y ou Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Devi[...]

16 Finding Information • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: See the setup diag ram that came with your computer . What Are Y ou Lo[...]

Finding Information 17 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft ® W indows ® Licence Label Service T ag and Microsoft Windows Licence NOTE: Y our computer’ s Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® License labels are located on yo ur computer . Y our computer’s Service T ag contains both a Service T ag number and an Express Se[...]

18 Finding Information • Solutions — T r oubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently ask ed questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as the memory , hard drive, and operating system • Customer Care — Contact i[...]

Finding Information 19 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — F requently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer . This support provides real-time health scans of your computing e[...]

20 Finding Information • Information on network activity , the P ower Management W izard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help T o view Dell QuickSet Help , right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft ® W indows ® taskbar , and select Help . The taskbar is located in the lower -right corner of your screen. [...]

Finding Information 21 • How to reinstall my operating system Operating Sy stem Media The operating system is already installed on your computer . T o reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft W indows System Restore — Microsoft W indows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state wi[...]

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About Y our Computer 23 About Y our Computer Determining Y our Computer’ s Configuration Based on selections that you made when purchasing your computer , your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. T o determine your computer ’s video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support . 2 [...]

24 About Y our Computer Front V iew 1 camera indicator 2 camera (optional) 3 digital microphones (2) 4 display 5 media control buttons 6 touch pad 7 touch pad buttons 8 microphone connector 9 headphone connectors (2) 10 wireless switch 4 5 13 16 1 11 8 9 2 10 6 14 12 7 15 3 book.book Page 24 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

About Y our Computer 25 C AMERA I NDICATOR — Indicates camera ON/OFF status. CAMERA — Built-in camera for video capture, confer encing, and chat. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer , your computer may not include a camera. D IGITAL M ICROPHONES — Digital directional microphones for confer encing and chat. D[...]

26 About Y our Computer TOUCH PAD — P rovides the functionality of a mo use (see "T ouch P ad" on page 52). TOUCH PAD BUTTONS — Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see "T ouch P ad" on page 52). A UDIO C ONNECTORS WIRELESS SWITCH — When enabled th[...]

About Y our Computer 27 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following: 3 momentary Scans for WLAN networks (see "Dell W i-F i Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 108). 4 W i-F i Catcher light • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong network found[...]

28 About Y our Computer If the computer is connected to an elec trical outlet, the light operates as follows: – Solid blue: The battery is charging. – Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully char ged. – Off: The battery is adequately charged. If the computer is running on a battery , the light operates as follows: – Off: The battery is a[...]

About Y our Computer 29 Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 74). KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboar d indicate the following: POWER BUTTON — P ress the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Confi guring P ower Manag[...]

30 About Y our Computer Left Side V iew SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 111). AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer . The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC powe r r equired by the computer . Y ou can connect [...]

About Y our Computer 31 USB CONNECTORS E XPRESS C ARD SLOT — Supports one ExpressCar d. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. F or more info rmation, see "Using Expr essCards" on page 93. Right Side V iew OPTICAL DRIVE — F or more information about the optical drive, see "Using Multimedia" on page 67[...]

32 About Y our Computer S- VIDEO TV- OUT CONNECTOR USB CONNECTORS VIDEO CONNECTOR Back V iew Connects your computer to a TV . Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboar d, or printer . Connects video devices, such as a monitor . 1 modem connector (RJ-11) 2 netw[...]

About Y our Computer 33 MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the telephone line to the modem connector . F or information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate st atus and activity for wired network c[...]

34 About Y our Computer Bottom V iew BATTERY - BAY LATCH RELEASES — Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions). HARD DRIVE — Stores softwar e and data. BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery[...]

About Y our Computer 35 PROCESSOR AND THERMAL MODULE COVER — Covers the processor and thermal module. MEMORY MODULE / COIN - CELL / BLUETOOTH / MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT — Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin- cell battery . F or additional information, se e "Adding and Replacing P arts" on page[...]

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Setting Up Y our Computer 37 Setting Up Y our Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country . T o connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Y o ur ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide [...]

38 Setting Up Y our Computer Setting Up Y our Internet Connection T o set up an Internet connection wi th a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft ® W indows ® desktop. 3 F ollow the instructions on the scr een to complete the setup. If you do not ha[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 39 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet? , and then click Next . 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista™ 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start , and then click Control P anel . 3 Under Network an[...]

40 Setting Up Y our Computer • W indow sizes • Internet bookmarks Y o u can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on r emo vable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer . NOTE: Y ou can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecti[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 41 T o copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer , insert the W indows XP Operating System media. 2 On the W elcome to Microsoft W indows XP screen, click P erform additional tasks . 3 Under What do you want to do? , click T ransfer files and settings → Next . 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click O[...]

42 Setting Up Y our Computer T o create a wizard disk, use your new computer with W indows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the F iles and Settings T ransfer W izard: click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → System T ools → F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard . 2 When the F iles and Settings T ransfer Wizard welcome screen app[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 43 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next . F ollow the instructions on the screen. The wizard r eads the collected files a nd settings and applies them to your new computer . When all of the settings and files have been applied[...]

44 Setting Up Y our Computer Printer Cable Y o ur printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Y our printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately , ensure that it is compatible with your p rinter and computer . If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you p urchased your computer , the cable may a[...]

Setting Up Y our Computer 45 3 T urn on the printer , and then turn on the computer . 4 Install the printer driver if necessary . See "Reinstalling Driv ers and Utilities " on page 149 and the documentation that came with your printer . 5 Depending on your computer ’s operat ing system, a printer wizard may be available to help you inst[...]

46 Setting Up Y our Computer NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer fr om the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephon[...]

Using the Display 47 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power , you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • P ress <Fn> and the up-arrow key to in cr ease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • P ress <Fn[...]

48 Using the Display Y o u can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen by adjusting display r eso lution. As you increase r esolution, items appear smaller on the screen. In contrast, lower r esolution causes text and images to appear larger and can benefit people with vision impairments. T o display a progr[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 49 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions lik e t he numeric keypad on an external keyboar d. Each key on the k eypad ha s multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are mark ed in blue on the right of the keypad k eys. T o type a number or symbol, hold down <Fn>[...]

50 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad Key Combinations Sy stem Functions Display Functions Battery Power Management Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the T ask Manager window . <Fn><F8> Displays icons repr esenting all currently available display options (display only , external monitor[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 51 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is installed, you ca n use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter . F or more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help . Adjusting Keyboard Settings T o adj[...]

52 Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad T ouch Pad The touch pad detects the pressur e and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display . Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse. • T o move the cursor , lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. • T o select an object, lightly tap once on the s[...]

Using the Keyboard and T ouch Pad 53 Customizing the T ouch Pad Y ou can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. P erform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using. Windows Vista 1 Click Start , and then click Control Pa n e l . 2 Click Hardw[...]

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Using a Battery 55 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warr anty for your computer , see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer . F or optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer wi th the main [...]

56 Using a Battery Y o u can check the battery charge befo r e you insert the battery into the computer . Y ou can also set power manage ment options to alert you when the battery charge is low . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the b attery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell[...]

Using a Battery 57 The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and char ge completion time for the battery in your computer . F or more information about QuickSet , right-click the QuickSet icon, and then click Help . Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pr essing and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge[...]

58 Using a Battery Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: T o avoid losing or corrupting data, sa ve your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power , hibernate mode begins automatically . A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 perc[...]

Using a Battery 59 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Micros oft W indows Vista™) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a pr edetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the compu ter exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in befor e en[...]

60 Using a Battery T o manually enter hibernate mode in W indows XP , click the Start button, click T u rn off computer , press and hold <Shift>, and then click Hibernate . T o manually enter hibernate mode in W indows Vista, click the W indows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate . Depending on how you set the po wer management opti[...]

Using a Battery 61 or • Click the icon in the notification area , click P ower Options , and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window . Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. Y ou can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. The battery’ s internal circuitry prevents the batte[...]

62 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery wi th the computer in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to complete the batter y replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. T o remove the battery : 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Slide and click the battery releas[...]

Using the Optional Camera 63 Using the Optional Camera If you order ed a camera when you boug ht your computer , the camera is integrated in the computer display . The camera and its integrated digital microphones allow you to take phot os and videos a nd to communicate visually and verbally with other com puter users. The blue camera light appears[...]

64 Using the Optional Camera Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to us e automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click Launch W ebcam Console . 2 In the W ebcam Console window : •C l i c k t h e Camera tab to adjust video settings, such a[...]

Using the Optional Camera 65 2 T o take a picture , click T ake a Picture . T o record a video , click Record a V ideo . Unless you designate a different lo cation, the pictur e or video is automatically saved to the My Pictures folder on your hard drive. F or more information about cr eating pictures or videos, see the camera’s V ideo Software H[...]

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Using Multimedia 67 Using Multimedia Playing Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you are not using the drive. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing media. 1 P ress the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray[...]

68 Using Multimedia T o format media for storing or copying data, see the media software that came with your computer . NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyrig ht laws when copying media. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: F or more information on playing media, click Help on the me[...]

Using Multimedia 69 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Car d remote control is designed to control Dell Media Direct and W indows Vista™ Media Center . It can work only with specified computers. F or more details, r efer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com . T o play media using Dell Express Car d re[...]

70 Using Multimedia 5 OK/Enter/Select 6 Arrow Right 7 Arrow Down 8 Play/Pause 9 Forward 10 Skip Forward 11 Stop 12 Skip Back 13 Reverse 14 Back 15 Arrow Left 16 Mute 17 Volume Down 18 V olume Up book.book Page 70 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 71 Copying CD and DVD Media This section applies only to compu ters that have a DVD+/-R W drive. NOTE: Ensure that you observ e all copyright laws when copying media. NOTE: The types of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country . The following instructions explain how to mak e an exact copy of a CD or D VD using Roxio Crea[...]

72 Using Multimedia Using Blank CD and DVD Media DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and D VD recor ding media. Use blank CD-Rs to recor d music or p ermanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-R W if you plan to erase, rewrite, or up[...]

Using Multimedia 73 • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-R W to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-R W drive needs 1–2 MB of the blank sp ace to finalize the recor ding. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular ster eos. CD-R Ws do not play in most home or car stereos. ?[...]

74 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current r esolution and color depth are using too much memory and pr event ing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Microsoft W indows XP 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and Themes . 2 Under Pick a task… , click Change the screen resolution[...]

Using Multimedia 75 If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If you press the Dell MediaDir ect butt on while the computer is turned on or in standby (W indows XP) or sleep (W indows Vista) mode, either W indows Media Center Manager or Dell Medi a Experience launches, depending on your system setup. If both applications are pr esent[...]

76 Using Multimedia Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help The Dell media application on your computer provides help information. When you launch the media application, click on the desktop icon for additional help. Connecting Y our Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: V ideo and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other[...]

Using Multimedia 77 If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video an d audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the b eginning [...]

78 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 audio connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 standard S-video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 book.book Page 78 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 79 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S- video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cabl e directly to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer (without the TV/di gital audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-vid[...]

80 Using Multimedia S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 3 S/PDIF digital audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 book.book Page 80 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 81 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or the audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cab le into t[...]

82 Using Multimedia Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 audio input connector 2 S -video TV-out connector 3 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 3 1 2 3 book.book Page 82 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 83 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite v ideo cable into the composite video- output connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the composit[...]

84 Using Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 3 standard audio cable 1 2 1 2 3 book.book Page 84 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 85 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter . 4 Plug the other end of the composite vi[...]

86 Using Multimedia Component Video and Standard Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable 2 1 1 2 3 book.book Page 86 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 87 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on your computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sure that the red, gr ee[...]

88 Using Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 book.book Page 88 Wednesday , September 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]

Using Multimedia 89 1 T urn off the computer and the TV and/ or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-video TV -out connector on the computer . 3 Plug all three ends of the compon ent video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video adapter . Make sure that the red, gr een[...]

90 Using Multimedia 4 Plug all three connectors from the ot her end of the component video cable into the component video-input connector s on the TV . Make sure that the red, gr een, and blue colors of the ca ble match the colors of the TV input connectors. 5 Plug one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the com[...]

Using Multimedia 91 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: T o ensure that the displa y options appear correctl y, connect the TV to the computer before you enab le the display settings. Microsoft W indows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control P anel . 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Clic[...]

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Using ExpressCards 93 Using ExpressCards ExpressCar ds provide additional memory , wired and wir eless communications, multimedia and security features. F or example, you can add an ExpressCar d to make wir eless wide area network (WW AN) connectivity available on your computer . ExpressCa rds support two form factors: • ExpressCar d/34 (34 mm wi[...]

94 Using ExpressCards Remove the blank before installing an Expr essCard. T o remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCar d or Blank" on page 95. Installing an ExpressCard Y o u can install an ExpressCar d whil e the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCar ds are generally marked with a symbol (such [...]

Using ExpressCards 95 The computer recognizes the Expr essC ard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver . If the config uration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the Expr essCard. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, fol[...]

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Using the Memory Card Reader 97 Using the Memory Card Reader The memory card r eader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and vide os store d on a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is no t a bootable device. The 8-in-1 memory card r eader re ads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • Secure Dig[...]

98 Using the Memory Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the top side of the car d facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the car d is completely seated in its connector . If you encount[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 99 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting up a computer network provid es connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer , or a network. F or example, with a network set up in a home or small office you can print to a shared printer , access drives and files on another compu ter , browse other net[...]

100 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessories → Communications → Network Setup Wizard → Next → Checklist for creating a network . NOTE: Selecting the connecti on method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables [...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 101 Wireless Local Area Network A wireless local ar ea network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connected to each computer . In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an acce ss point or wireless router connects [...]

102 Setting Up and Using Networks If W ireless Network Connection appears, you have a wir eless network card. T o view detailed information about the wireless network car d: 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection . 2 Click P roperties . The Wireless Network Connection P roperties window appears. The wireless network car d’s name and model numb[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 103 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband modem. 9 Connect the other end of the networ k cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wir eless router . 10 Ensure that no network or USB cab les, other than the network cable connecting the modem and [...]

104 Setting Up and Using Networks This section provides general procedur es for connecting to a network using wireless technology . Specific network names and configuration details vary . See "W ireless Local Area Network" on page 101 for more information about how to prepar e for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Y o ur wireless networ[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 105 F or specific information about the wire less configuration utility installed on your computer , see your wireless net work documentation in the W indows Help and Support Center (see "W indows Help and Support" on page 19) Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you turn on your computer and a network [...]

106 Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) A Mobile Broadband network, also known as a W ireless W ide Area Network (WW AN), is a high-speed digital cellu lar network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet . Y our comput[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 107 Checking Y our Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected w hen you purchased your computer , the computer has a variety of configur ations. T o determine your computer configuration, see one of the following: • Y our order confirmation • Microsoft W indows Help and Support T o check your Mobile [...]

108 Setting Up and Using Networks 3 F ollow the instructions on the scr een to manage the network connection with the utility . or a Click Start → All P rograms → Dell Wi reless . b Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a M[...]

Setting Up and Using Networks 109 T o scan for a wireless network, slid e and hold the wireless switch in the momentary position for a few seconds. The W i-F i Catcher Network L ocator functions regar dless of whether your comput er is turned on or off, or in Sleep state, as long as the switch is configured through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system[...]

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Securing Y our Computer 111 Securing Y our Computer Security Cable Lock NOTE: Y our computer does not ship wi th a security cable lock. A security cable lock is a commercially available antitheft device. T o use the lock, attach it to the security cable slot on your Dell computer . F or more information, see the instructions included with the devic[...]

112 Securing Y our Computer When using passwords, observ e the following guidelines: • Choose a password that you can r ememb er , but not one that is easy to guess. F or example, do not use the names of family members or pets for passwords. • It is recommended that you do not wr ite down your passwor d. If you do write it down, however , en su[...]

Securing Y our Computer 113 • Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer . Provide the computer Service T ag, the case number , and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported the missing computer . If possible, give the na me of the investigating officer . The Dell customer service re[...]

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T roubleshooting 115 T roubleshooting Dell T echnical Update Service The Dell T echnical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and har dware updates for your computer . The service is free and can be customized for content, format , and how frequently you r eceive notifications. T o enroll for the Dell T echnica l Update[...]

116 T roubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot di splay a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 201. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly . 2 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the following two ways. NOTE: If you wait too l[...]

T roubleshooting 117 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer . When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windo[...]

118 T roubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer . After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears. NOTE[...]

T roubleshooting 119 F or any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the pr oblem. W rite down the error code and problem description exactly as it appe ars and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot r esolve the proble m, contact Dell (s ee "Contacting Dell" on page 201)[...]

120 T roubleshooting Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides s ervice, support, and system-specific information. T o obtain detailed infor mation about the Dell Support Center and its available support tools, go to Dell’s Consumer Services website at www .dell.com/services . Computers purchased on June 26, 2007, an d later are pr e-i[...]

T roubleshooting 121 • Access the Dell Support 3 help file. • View fr equently asked questions. • Learn more about Dell Support 3. • T urn Dell Support 3 off. F or more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support 3 window . T o access Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the n[...]

122 T roubleshooting Dell PC Checkup Dell PC Checkup is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides customized scanning and testing of yo ur Dell computer . PC Checkup verifies whether your hardwar e is working properl y and provides automated fixes for common configuration concerns. It is recommended that you run PC Checkup on a regular ba[...]

T roubleshooting 123 T o begin a live session with a Dell associate: 1 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer ’s desktop. 2 Click Assistance F rom Dell → T echnical Support → DellConnect → Phone and follow the instructions. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instru[...]

124 T roubleshooting Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cau se noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwid e and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives. Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive C LOSE OTH[...]

T roubleshooting 125 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start . W indows Vista : 1 Click Start and click Computer . 2 Right-click Local Disk C: . 3 Click P roperties → To o l s → Check Now . The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact [...]

126 T roubleshooting • If you have other telephone devices sh aring the line, such as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector , or line splitter , then bypass them and connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack. If you ar e using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. R UN THE M ODEM H ELPER DIAGNOS[...]

T roubleshooting 127 S CAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE — If you are e xperiencing slow computer performance, you frequently r eceive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, yo ur computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti -spywar e protection (your program may requir e [...]

128 T roubleshooting D RIVE NOT READY — The operation requir es a hard drive in the bay befor e it can continue. Install a hard drive in th e har d drive bay (see "Hard Drive" on page 166). E RROR READING PCMCIA CARD — The computer cannot identify the ExpressCar d. Reinsert the card or try another card (see "Using Expr essCards&q[...]

T roubleshooting 129 down the computer , reinstall the hard d rive, and restart the computer . If the problem persists, try another drive. R un the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115). H ARD - DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE — The hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer , remove the har[...]

130 T roubleshooting M EMORY ALLOCATION ERROR — The software you ar e attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility . Shut down the computer , wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. T ry to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation. M EMORY DATA LINE FAILUR[...]

T roubleshooting 131 Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Add or Remove P r ograms → P rograms and F eatures . 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall . 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → P rograms → P rograms and F eatures . [...]

132 T roubleshooting T IME - OF - DAY NOT SET - PLEASE RUN THE S YS T E M S ETUP PROGRAM — The time or date stored in the system setup prog ram does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Tim e options (see "Using the System Setup P rogram" on page 213). T IMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED — A chip on the system bo[...]

T roubleshooting 133 IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . E NSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS — 1 Click Start → Control P anel → System and Maintenance → Device Manager . NOTE: The User Account Con[...]

134 T roubleshooting If you are using a k eyboard extensio n cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboar d directly to the computer . C HECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD — 1 Shut down the computer , wait 1 minute, and then turn it on again. 2 V erify that the n umbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboar d blink during the boot routine. 3 F[...]

T roubleshooting 135 Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . The computer does not start C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Ensure that the A C adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. The AC adapter shut[...]

136 T roubleshooting A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® operating sy stem R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD — Wi n d o w s X P : The P rogram Compatibility Wi zard configur es a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non- XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start → All P rograms → Accessori[...]

T roubleshooting 137 C ANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES — Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the W indows op erating system environment, access to licensed content is restricted. Licensed content is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) appl ied to it. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the D[...]

138 T roubleshooting (your program may requir e an upgrad e) to scan the computer and remove spyware. F or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the key w ord spyware . R UN THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS — If all tests run successfully , the error condition is related to a softwar e problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115[...]

T roubleshooting 139 Network Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 200 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . C HECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted in[...]

140 T roubleshooting • No card detected — Restart the computer , and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your WW AN service — Contact your cellular service provider to verify your plan coverage and supported services. Power Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 200 as you complete these ch[...]

T roubleshooting 141 T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. C HECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cabl e connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensur e that the light is on. C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power p[...]

142 T roubleshooting V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → P rinters and Other Hardware → Vi e w installed printers or fax printers . 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click P rop erties → Po r t s . F or a parallel printer , ensure that the P rin[...]

T roubleshooting 143 1 Click Start → Control P anel → P rinters and Other Hardware → Scanners and Cameras . 2 If your scanner is listed, W indows recognizes the scanner . W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Hardware and Sound → Scanners and Cameras . 2 If the scanner is listed, W indows recognizes the scanner . R EINSTALL [...]

144 T roubleshooting D ISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones ar e connected to the headphone connector . T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ?[...]

T roubleshooting 145 T ouch Pad or Mouse Problems C HECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Mouse . 2 Adjust the settings, as needed. W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse . 2 Adjust the settings, as needed. C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — Shut down the computer[...]

146 T roubleshooting V ideo and Display Problems F ill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 200 as you complete these checks. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requi res a highe[...]

T roubleshooting 147 A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS — Wi n d o w s X P : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Appearance and Themes . 2 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon. 3 T ry different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution . W indows Vista : 1 Click Start → Control P anel → Hardware and Sound →[...]

148 T roubleshooting Dell ships your computer to you with requir ed drivers already installed—no further installation or configuration is needed. NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating sy stems that are not on your computer . Ensure tha t you are installing software appropriate for your operating sy stem. Many [...]

T roubleshooting 149 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might no t work correctly . Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your [...]

150 T roubleshooting Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Y our Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Operating System" on page 158) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 W ith the W indows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers [...]

T roubleshooting 151 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver , you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the sy stem setup program (see "Using the Sy stem Setup Program" on page 213) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling [...]

152 T roubleshooting 7 When the name of the appropriate driv er appears, click the name of the driver → OK → Next . 8 Click F inish and restart your computer . T roubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected d uring the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly config ur ed, you can use the Hardwar[...]

T roubleshooting 153 Restoring Y our Microsoft ® Windows Vista™ Operating Sy stem Y ou can restore your W indows Vista op erating system in the following ways: • W indows Vista includes the Backup and Restor e Center to create backups of important files on your computer or to back up the entire har d drive. Y ou can then restore your operating[...]

154 T roubleshooting Creating a Restore Point Y o u can either automatically or manuall y create a r estore point from the W indows Vista Back Up and Restor e C enter . T o access the W indows Vista Backup and Restore Center : • Click Start → W elcome Center . In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all 14 items… → Back Up and R[...]

T roubleshooting 155 7 Click Next → Fi n i s h . 8 When prompted, click Ye s . 9 After System Restore finishes collec ting data, the computer r estarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK . T o change the restor e point, you can eit her repeat the steps using a differ ent restor e point, or you can undo the restoration. If you encounter any[...]

156 T roubleshooting NOTE: Y ou must press the <F8> key before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appea r on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer , an d then repeat this step until yo[...]

T roubleshooting 157 NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers th at were installed duri ng assembly of the computer . Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the driver s required if your comput er has a RAID controller . Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can tak e 1 to 2 hou[...]

158 T roubleshooting Restoring Y our Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating Sy stem • System Restore r eturns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Rest ore as the first solution for r estoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec r eturns yo ur hard drive to[...]

T roubleshooting 159 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point . 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the scr een. In the event that System Restore did no t r esolve the issue, you may undo the last system restor e. Undoing the Last Sy stem Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last sy stem res tore, [...]

160 T roubleshooting drive. Data files include documents, sp readsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possibl e, back up all data before using PC Restore. T o use PC Rest ore: 1 T urn on the computer . During the boot process, a blue bar with www .dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing th[...]

T roubleshooting 161 drive space. If you remove PC Restor e from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restor e to return your computer operating system to its original state. 1 Log on to the computer as a local administrator . 2 In Microsoft W indows Explorer , go to c:dellutilitiesDSR . 3 Double-click [...]

162 T roubleshooting T o reinstall W indows, y ou need the following items: •D e l l Operating System media •D e l l Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Yo u r Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer . Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the driver s[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 163 Adding and Replacing Parts Before Y ou Begin This chapter provides procedures for r emoving and installing the components in your computer . Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exis t: • Y ou have performed the steps in "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 164 and [...]

164 Adding and Replacing Parts T urning Off Y our Computer NOTICE: T o avoid losing data, save and clos e all open files and exit all open programs before you tu rn off your computer . 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft W indows XP operating system , click Start → Shut [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: When you disconnect a cabl e, pull on its connector or on its strain -relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As yo u pull connectors apart, k eep them evenly[...]

166 Adding and Replacing Parts 8 T urn the computer top-side up, open the display , and press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed cards from the Expr essCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCar d or Blank" on pa ge 95 ) and the 8-in-1 memory card r eader (see "Removing a Memory Card or Blank" on pa [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 167 5 Remove the hard drive assembly by using the pull-tab. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the compu ter , store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecti ng Against Electrosta tic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide ). 1 hard drive cover 2 screws (2) 1 hard drive assembly 2 pull-tab 1 [...]

168 Adding and Replacing Parts 6 Remove the two screws securing the ha r d drive to the hard-drive brack et. 7 Slide the hard drive out of the har d-drive bracket. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for stor ing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to sli de the [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 169 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Removing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the procedur es in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 163. 2 T urn the computer over . 3 Remove the locking screw from the optical dr[...]

170 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the bay . 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw . Central Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground your[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 171 Removing the Central Control Cover 1 F ollow the procedur es in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 163. 2 Open the display as far as it will open. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the central contro l cover , do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously . 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to lift the centr[...]

172 Adding and Replacing Parts Keyboard F or more information about the k eyboard, see "Using the K eyboard and T ouch P ad" on page 49. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a w[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 173 Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboar d cable into the keyboar d connector . 2 Rotate the cable release lever downwar d to fasten the cable in the cable connector . 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboar d into the palmrest. 4 P ress on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboar d into place. 5 [...]

174 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . Y o u can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications " on page 203 for information on the memory supported by you[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 175 NOTICE: T o prevent damage to th e memory module connec tor , do not use tools to spread the memory mo dule securing clips. 5 Use your fingertips to carefully spr ead apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 6 Remove the module from the connector . 1 screws (3) 2 me[...]

176 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Memory Module NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ba ck of the computer). 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2 Slide [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 177 3 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the three scr ews. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5 T urn on the computer . As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system conf iguration informati[...]

178 Adding and Replacing Parts 4 Remove the modem cable. 5 Remove the modem by using the pull-tab. 6 Install the replacement modem by pr essing the modem into the connector on the system board. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connec tors and realign the card. 7 Connect the modem cable.[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 179 Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity . CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proced ures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTE: Only GSM (HSDP A) type cards need a SI M. [...]

180 Adding and Replacing Parts If you order ed a wireless Mini-Car d with your computer , the card is alr eady installed. Y o ur computer supports three types of wir eless Mini-Cards: • W ireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Mobile Broadband or W ireless W ide Area Network (WW AN) • Internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology Removing [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 181 6 Lift the WLAN card from the computer at a 45-degr ee angle. Replacing a WLAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertio n. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under[...]

182 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you ar e installing: If the WLAN card has two triangle s on the label (white and black), connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle), and connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (bl[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 183 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver , remove the screw securing the Bluetooth car d to the chassis. NOTICE: Be careful when removi ng the card to avoid da maging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 4 While grasping the card cable with one hand, use a plastic scribe to gently pry and lift the Bluetooth card up [...]

184 Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card NOTE: WW AN is also available on an Expres sCard (see "Using ExpressC ards" on page 93). NOTE: WW AN card and FCM share the same slot. Y ou can install only one card at a time. 1 F ollow the procedur es in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 163. 2 Remove the centra[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 185 Replacing a WWAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertio n. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the sy stem board, and realign the card. NOTICE: T o avoid damage to the WW AN card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the WW AN card connector into the system [...]

186 Adding and Replacing Parts Flash Cache Module The Flash Cache Module (FCM), is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer . NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Windows Vista™ operating sy stem. NOTE: If you order ed a FCM with your computer , the card is alr eady installed . NOTE: WW AN card and FCM sh[...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 187 Replacing the FCM NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure the two antenn a cables are not under the card. The antenna cables are designed to lay alon gside the FCM and into the protective sleeve. Installin g the card on top of these antenna cables may cause damage to your computer . NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WW[...]

188 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide . NOTICE: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by peri odically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector [...]

Adding and Replacing Parts 189 NOTE: The coin-cell battery is se cured to the sy stem boar d with double-sided tape. 6 Lift the coin-cell battery up and off the system board. 7 Remove the tape securing the coin- cell battery to the system board. 8 Disconnect and remove the coin-ce ll battery cable from the power connector on the system board. Repla[...]

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Dell™ QuickSet Features 191 Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer . Dell QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • P ower management •D i s p l a y • System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell QuickSet,[...]

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T raveling With Y our Computer 193 T raveling With Y our Computer Identifying Y our Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer . • W rite down your Service T ag and s tore it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service T ag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcemen t officials and to[...]

194 T raveling With Y our Computer • P rotect the computer , the batteries, a nd the hard drive from hazards such as extr eme temperatures and overe xpo sure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • P ack the computer so that it does no t slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment. T ravel T ips NOTICE: Do not mov[...]

Getting Help 195 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the comp uter cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem c ables from all electrical outlets. If you experience a problem with yo ur computer , you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "T roubleshooting"[...]

196 Getting Help T echnical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardwar e. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to provide fast, accurate answers. T o contact Dell's support service, see "Before Y ou Call" on page 199, and then see the contact infor[...]

Getting Help 197 la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin Amer ica and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addr esses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/P acific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com Log in as user: anon[...]

198 Getting Help Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an or der , visit the Dell website at www .dell.com . F or the telephone number to call for your regi on or to speak to a sales specialist, see the "Contacting Dell" on page 201. Returning Items for W a[...]

Getting Help 199 Before Y ou Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’ s automated-support telephone sy stem direct y our call more efficiently. Y ou may also be asked for your Service T ag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnost[...]

200 Getting Help Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Y es No Network, version[...]

Getting Help 201 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Inter net connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telepho ne-based support and service options. Because availability varies by country an d product, some services may not be[...]

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Specifications 203 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Fo r more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer . Processor P rocessor type Intel ® Core™2 processor Intel ® Celeron ® processor (available in specific [...]

204 Specifications ExpressCar d connector one ExpressCar d slot (54 mm) Cards supported ExpressCar d /34 (34 mm) ExpressCar d/54 (54 mm) 1.5 V and 3.3 V ExpressCar d connector size 26 pins 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller Ricoh R5C833 8-in-1 memory card connector 8-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported • Secure Digital [...]

Specifications 205 Ports and Connectors Audio microphone connector , stereo headphone/speakers connector IEEE 1394a 4-pin serial connector Consumer IR sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (r eceive only) Mini-Card two T ype IIIA Mini-Card slots Modem RJ-11 port Network adapter RJ-45 port S-video TV -out 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to c[...]

206 Specifications Vide o Video type: integrated on system board Video controller Intel 965GM Express chip set for integrated graphics Video memory up to 64 MB of shared memory (with 512 MB of system memory) or 320 MB of shared memory (with 1 GB of system memory) LCD interface LV D S TV support NTSC or P AL in S-video , composite, and component mod[...]

Specifications 207 Internal speaker amplifier 2 W atts per channel into 4 ohms V olume controls program menus, media control buttons Display T ype (active-matrix TFT) 14.1-inch WXGA 14.1-inch WXGA with T rueLife 14.1-inch WXGA+ with T rueLife Dimensions: Height 189.84 mm (7.47 in) Wi d t h 303.7 mm (11.95 in) Diagonal 358.2 mm (14.1 in) Maximum res[...]

208 Specifications Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboar d shortcuts (see "Display F unctions" on page 50) Keyboard Number of keys 101 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Layout QWER TY/AZER TY/Kanji Camera Pix el 2.0 mega pix el Video Resolution 640x480 at 30fps Diagonal Viewing Angle 60° T ouch Pad X/Y position r[...]

Specifications 209 V oltage 11. 1 VDC Charge time (approximate) : Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operati ng time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions (see "P ower P roblems" on page 140). See "Using a Battery" on page 55 for more informat[...]

210 Specifications Dimensions (65 W): Height 28.2 mm (1.11 in) Wi d t h 57.9 mm (2.28 in) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 in) W eight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Dimensions (90 W): Height 34.2 mm (1.34 in) Wi d t h 60.8 mm (2.39 in) Depth 153.4 mm (6.0 in) W eight (with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Stor[...]

Specifications 211 Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half -sine pulse for operating. Also measured with har d drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for storage): Operating[...]

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Appendix 213 Appendix Using the Sy stem Setup Program NOTE: Y our operating sy stem may automatica lly configure most of the options available in sy stem setup, thus overriding options that you set through sy stem setup. An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through sy stem setup. For more information on [...]

214 Appendix Viewing the Sy stem Setup Screen 1 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately . If you wait too long and the Microsoft ® W indows ® logo appears, continue to wait until you see the W indows desk top, then shut down your computer and try again. Sy stem Setup Screen NOTE: For inform[...]

Appendix 215 • USB Storage Device • CD/D VD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a number are bootable. During the boot routine, t he computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and st arts t[...]

216 Appendix Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the proc edures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide . Computer , Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you clean your computer , dis connect the computer from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Clea n you[...]

Appendix 217 T ouch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your comput er (see "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 164). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery P erformance" on page 55). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with wa ter , and wipe[...]

218 Appendix Media NOTICE: Alway s use compressed air to clean the lens in the optical drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air produ ct. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipp ing, with the playback quality of your media, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Y ou c[...]

Appendix 219 Dell provides limited technical supp ort for the computer and any "Dell- installed" software and peripherals 1 . Support for thir d-party software and peripherals is provided by the or iginal manufacturer , including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and P eripherals, Readyware, and Custom F actory Integr[...]

220 Appendix This device complies with P art 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE: The FCC regulations provide that ch anges or modifica[...]

Appendix 221 Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authoriz ed by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macro[...]

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Glossary 223 Glossary T erms in this Glossary are provided fo r informational purposes only and may or may not describe features inclu ded with your particular computer . A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACP I — advanced configur[...]

224 Glossary BIOS — basic input/output system — A prog ram (or utility) that serves as an interface between the computer hardwar e and the operating system. Unless you understand what effect these settings have on the computer , do not change them. Also referr ed to as system setup . bit — The smallest unit of data interpr eted by your comput[...]

Glossary 225 cache — A special high-speed storage mech anism which can be either a r eserved section of main memory or an independ ent high-speed storage device. The cache enhances the efficiency of many processor operations. L1 cache — P rimary cache stored inside the processor . L2 cache — Secondary cache which can either be external to the[...]

226 Glossary D DDR SDR AM — double-data-rate SDRAM — A type of SDR AM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDR AM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDR AM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over 400 MHz. device — Hardwar e such as a disk drive, prin[...]

Glossary 227 dual display mode — A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as an extension of your display . Also referred to as extended display mode . D VD-R — DVD r ecordable — A recor dable versi on of a DVD. Data can be r e corded only once onto a DVD-R. Once r ecorded, th e data cannot be erased or written over . DVD + R[...]

228 Glossary Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer . Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Expr ess Service Code service may not be available in some countries. extended display mode — A display setting that allows yo u to use a second monitor as an extension of your disp[...]

Glossary 229 GHz — gigahertz — A measurement of fr eque ncy that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. The speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often mea sured in GHz. graphics mode — A video mode that can be defined as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by z colors. Graphics modes can display an unli[...]

230 Glossary infrared sensor — A port that allows you to transf er data between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. integrated — Usually refers to components that ar e physically locate d on the computer ’s system board. Also r e ferred to as built-in . I/O — input/output — An operation or device[...]

Glossary 231 LED — light-emitting diode — An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of the computer . local bus — A data bus that provides a fast throughput for devices to the processor . LPT — line print terminal — The designation fo r a parallel connection to a printer or other parallel device. M Mb — megabit —[...]

232 Glossary Mini-Card — A small card designed for integrated peripherals, such as communication NICs. The Mini-Card is func tionally equivalent to a standar d PCI expansion car d. Mobile Broadband network — (also known as a WW AN) is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each othe r through wir eless cellular technology an[...]

Glossary 233 O optical drive — A drive that uses optical technolo gy to read or write data from CDs, D VDs, or D VD+RWs. Example of optical drives include CD drives, D VD drives, CD-R W drives, and CD-R W/D VD combo drives. P parallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer . Also referr ed to as an LPT[...]

234 Glossary processor — A computer chip that interprets and e xecutes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referr ed to as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 — personal system/2 — A type of co nnector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboar d, mouse, or keypad. PXE — pre-boot e xecution environmen t — A WfM (W ired for M[...]

Glossary 235 RPM — revolutions per minute — The numb er of rotations that occur per minute. Hard drive speed is often measur ed in rpm. RT C — real time clock — Battery-powered c lock on the system boar d that keeps the date and time after you shut down the computer . RT C R S T — real-time clock reset — A jumper on the system boar d of[...]

236 Glossary smart card — A card that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Smart cards can be used to authenticate a u ser on computers equipped for smart car ds. S/PDIF — Sony/Philips Digital Interface — An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to ano ther without converting it to and from an a[...]

Glossary 237 T TA P I — telephony application programming interface — Enables W indows programs to operate with a wide variety of telephon y devices, including voice, data, fax, and video . text editor — A program used to cr eate and ed it files that contain only text; for example, W indows Notepad uses a text editor . T ext editors do not us[...]

238 Glossary UXGA — ultra extended graphics array — A video standar d for video cards and controllers that supports res olutions up to 1600 x 1200. V video controller — The circuitry on a video card or on the system boar d (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides the video capabilities—in combination with the monitor[...]

Glossary 239 wallpaper — The background pattern or pictur e on the W indows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the W indows Control P ane l. Y ou can also scan in your favorite picture and mak e it wallpaper . WLAN — wireless local ar ea network. A se ries of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using[...]

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Index 241 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory c ard r eader , 97 A audio device connecting, 7 6 enabling, 9 0 audio . See sound B battery charge gauge, 5 7 charging, 6 1 checking the charge, 5 6 performance, 5 5 power meter Windows Vista, 5 8 Windows XP , 5 8 removing, 6 1 replacing coin-cell battery , 1 8 8 storing, 6 2 blank cards ExpressCar ds, 9 3 mem[...]

242 Index connecting audio device, 7 6 Mobile Broadband network, 1 0 6 TV , 7 6 contacting Dell, 201 copying CDs general information, 7 1 helpful tips, 7 2 how to , 7 1 copying D VDs general information, 7 1 helpful tips, 7 2 how to , 7 1 D Dell contacting, 2 0 1 Dell Diagnostics a bo u t , 115 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 1 1 7 s[...]

Index 243 DV D about, 7 1 blank, 7 2 drive problems, 1 2 4 E End User License Agreement, 16 ergonomics information, 16 error messages, 127 ExpressCar d slot description, 3 1 ExpressCar ds, 93 b l a n k s , 93, 95 installing, 9 4 removing, 9 5 F fan description, 3 5 Flash, 186 Flash Cache Module r e m o v i n g , 186 replacing, 1 8 7 H hard drive de[...]

244 Index keypad numeric, 4 9 L labels Microsoft W indows, 1 7 Service T ag, 1 7 lost computer , 112 M media playing, 6 7 media control buttons description, 2 5 media memory car ds, 97 installing, 9 7 types, 9 7 memory installing, 1 7 4 r e m o v i n g , 175 memory car d blanks, 9 7 memory car d reader , 97 memory car ds blanks, 9 8 removing, 9 8 m[...]

Index 245 P PC Restore, 159 phone numbers, 201 power hibernate mode, 5 9 line conditioners, 4 5 p r o b l e m s , 140 protection devices, 4 5 standby mode, 5 9 surge protectors, 4 5 UPS, 4 5 power button description, 2 9 power light conditions, 1 4 0 power management adjusting settings, 1 9 1 QuickSet, 1 9 1 printer cable, 4 4 connecting, 4 3 p r o[...]

246 Index R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 16 reinstalling W indows Vista, 1 5 7 resolution setting, 4 7 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 9 0 Safely Remove Hardwar e, 132 safety instructions, 16 scanner p r o b l e m s , 142 screen. See display security cable slot description, 3 0 Service T ag, 17 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module softwa[...]

Index 247 toolbars adjusting the size, 1 9 1 touch pad, 52 cleaning, 2 1 7 customizing, 5 3 touch pad buttons description, 2 6 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 2 6 transferring information to a new computer , 39 traveling with the computer by air , 1 9 4 identification tag, 1 9 3 packing, 1 9 3 t i p s , 194 troubleshooting Dell Diagnosti[...]

248 Index wizar d s P rogram Compatibility wizard, 1 3 6 W indows Easy T ransfer , 3 9 WLAN, 180 installing Mini Card, 1 7 9 WW AN installing, 1 8 4 See also Mobile Broadband book.book Page 248 Wednesday, Septem ber 16, 2009 11:12 AM[...]