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Mini PCI Card

CAUTION: FCC rules strictly prohibit users from installing 5-GHz (802.11a,802.11a/b, 802.11a/b/g) Wireless LAN Mini PCI cards. Under no circumstances should you install such a device. Only trained Dell service personnel are authorized to install a 5-GHz Wireless LAN Mini PCI card.

If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed. Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from Dell.

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions at the front of this document (see page 9).

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

NOTE: 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN PC Cards may be removed and installed by the user. If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" (see page 99).

2Turn the computer over.

3Unscrew the captive screw labeled “C” and remove the Mini PCI card cover.

Mini PCI card cover

captive screw

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Contents Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Adding and Replacing Parts 159 Safety General Safety Power Safety BatterySafety Air Travel When Using Your ComputerSafety EMC Instructions Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery DisposalSafety Instructions Finding Information How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Warranty, and repair information Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front ViewDevice Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Right Side View Back ViewVideo Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Next window, click the appropriate optionSetting Up a Printer Click Finished and restart the new computerConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing PerformanceHyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery PerformanceDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryCharge Gauge Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a BatteryUsing a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module BayPull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicksDevice latch release Using the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Display Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad How to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Close Click OKSetting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TVUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Determining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Error MessagesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems If only part of the display is readablePC Card Problems External Keyboard ProblemsPower Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding CD or DVD ProblemsError messages appear Solid blue screen appearsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive trayIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click the Start button and click Control Panel What Is a Driver? Resolving Other Technical ProblemsDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Select a restore point and click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 101Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 102Memory 103104 105 Mini PCI Card 106107 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw Subwoofer 109Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Fans 111Fan release lever Hinge Covers 113Left hinge cover Right hinge cover Display 115Screws labeled D Lift the display out of the computer at a 90-degree angle 117Keyboard 119 Reserve Battery 120Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 121Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix Specifications123 124 USB125 Lvds126 127 128 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens 129System Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsEnabling the Infrared Sensor 131Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 Limited Warranties What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 149What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?150 How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? 151May I transfer the limited warranty? 152153 154 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Limitation and Statutory Rights Making a Claim156 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 157158 What are Errata?Index Floppy drive connecting to a USB Programs Device Driver Rollback, 90 enabling display settings for a

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