Dell PP24L manual Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network

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Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)

A Mobile Broadband network, also known as a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), is a high-speed digital cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to 1000 feet. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Contact your service provider for coverage of a high-speed digital cellular network.

NOTE: Even if you are able to make a call from your cellular phone in a specific geographical location, that location may not necessarily be within a cellular-data coverage zone.

What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection

NOTE: Depending on your computer, you can use a Mini Card to establish a Mobile Broadband network connection.

To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need:

•A Mini Card

•An activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider

NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM card. Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use a SIM.

•The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on the media that accompanied your card if purchased separately from your computer)

If the utility is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility

user’s guide for instructions. The user’s guide is available through the Windows Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support) or on the media that accompanied your card if you purchased it separately from your computer.

Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card

Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. To determine your computer configuration, see one of the following:

•Your order confirmation

•Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center

To check your Mobile Broadband card in the Windows Help and Support Center:

1Click Start→ Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems.

2Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about the hardware installed on this computer.

On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your computer as well as other hardware components.

NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is listed under Modems.

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Contents User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAugust HN566 Contents Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionUsing a Primary or System Password Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf only part of the display is readable 104Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126140 Technical Support and Customer Service 149Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152 149How to set up my computer Finding InformationSupport.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to personalize my desktop How to use Windows XPHow to work with programs and files Click the topic that describes your problemDell QuickSet Help About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Flashing yellow Error Right Side ViewBack View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer About Your Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerClick Finished and restart the new computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows VistaTransferring Information to a New Computer Select Yes Computer reboots and the transfer is complete Transferring Information to a New Computer Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Health Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep ModeHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery Storing a BatteryBattery Errors Using a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardBattery Key CombinationsPower Management Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateDual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizardRight-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Microsoft Windows FirewallUsing Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Copying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttonsHow to Copy Media Using Blank MediaHelpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card TypesPC Card Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardExtended Cards Information GuideRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Card Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerInstalling a Smart Card About Smart CardsPasswords About PasswordsUsing a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Media drive problemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Click the Tools tabClick the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingMemory Problems Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan GeneralPC Card Problems Icon on the WindowsPower Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scannerTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Picture qualityClick the Start button and then click Control Panel Basic Functionality Error MessageIntel Active Management Technology Advanced FunctionalitySelect None ASF Intel Active Management Technology 101102 System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsShut down the computer through the Start menu 104 Changing Printer Modes Changing COM Ports105 106 Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108Microsoft Windows XP 109 Microsoft Windows VistaUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows Vista Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen promptsUsing the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 113114 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts 117 Hinge CoverKeyboard Hinge cover Plastic scribeScrews Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119Card cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar Memory121 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips Securing clips 2 per connector 123Memory module cover 125 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126Wlan card 127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Mobile Broadband cardMobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card 131Hard Drive SIM card Metal brackets133 Screws Hard driveRemoving Media Bay Devices Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Optical driveLift the card out of its connector 135FCM card Antennae cables 136 FCM cardDell QuickSet 137Dell QuickSet 138 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Core Specifications141 Graphics142 143 2373 Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical144 2109145 Keycaps146 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life ConditionsCmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 147Fingerprint Reader optional Type TechnologySpecifications Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 149DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call152 153 Contacting Dell 155 156 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 157Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 159ALS ambient light sensor 160 161 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR162 163 164 165 166 Analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file167 168
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PP24L specifications

The Dell PP24L, also known as the Dell Latitude E6430, is a robust and reliable laptop that has been designed primarily for business professionals and frequent travelers. This laptop combines functionality with durability, making it an ideal choice for those who require a dependable workhorse that can withstand daily use.

One of the standout features of the Dell PP24L is its solid build quality. It utilizes a magnesium alloy chassis and a brushed aluminum lid, which not only provide a premium feel but also enhance durability. The laptop has passed various military-grade tests, ensuring it can withstand harsh conditions like high temperatures, vibrations, and humidity.

In terms of performance, the PP24L is equipped with Intel’s third-generation Core processors, offering a range of options from i3 to i7. This ensures that users can select the right balance of power and efficiency for their tasks, whether it's basic document editing or demanding applications. The laptop supports up to 16GB of RAM, allowing for seamless multitasking and improved performance for more intensive applications.

The Dell PP24L also features a 14-inch display with an option for HD (1366 x 768) or HD+ (1600 x 900) resolution. The anti-glare screen is designed to reduce reflections, making it easier to work in various lighting conditions, a significant advantage for professionals who often find themselves in different environments.

Connectivity is another area where the Dell PP24L shines. It offers a range of ports, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, and a VGA port, as well as an optional ExpressCard slot and Smart Card reader for enhanced security features. This wide range of ports ensures that users can connect to various devices and peripherals without needing additional dongles or adapters.

Battery life is critical for mobile professionals, and the Dell PP24L does not disappoint in this aspect. It can be configured with different battery options, including a 6-cell or a high-capacity 9-cell battery, providing the flexibility needed for extensive use without the need for constant recharging.

In conclusion, the Dell PP24L is a versatile and durable laptop that meets the needs of business professionals and frequent travelers. With its solid build quality, powerful performance options, excellent connectivity, and long battery life, it continues to be a preferred choice for those seeking reliability in their computing devices.
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