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Dell 1200 owner manual Using Cards, ExpressCards

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ExpressCards

ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. ExpressCards support two form factors:

•ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The 54 mm card only fits into a 54 mm card slot.

See "Specifications" on page 131 for information on supported ExpressCards.

NOTE: An ExpressCard is not a bootable device.

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m November RK930 Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Microsoft Windows Firewall Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSecuring Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service 101102 123 105119 120137 126127 129Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide License Site What Are You Looking For?Dell Support Utility Windows Help and Support On the operating system you ordered Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerDisplay About Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S In-1 memory card reader Left Side ViewRight Side View Back View D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Battery Battery-bay latch releaseAbout Your Computer About Your Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Windows XP Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Accessing Power Options PropertiesRemoving the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardSpeaker Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsTouch Pad Mouse Properties window Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XPWindows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Using the Display Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsDVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Start Button and Connect To Option Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Microsoft Windows FirewallSetting Up and Using Networks ExpressCards Using CardsExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Slot Security Cable Lock PasswordsAbout Passwords Securing Your ComputerType of Password Features Using a Primary or System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Computer Tracking Software Fingerprint Reader OptionalIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Troubleshooting ToolsDiagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During PostLight Pattern System MessagesTroubleshooting Tools Correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station E S E M E S S a G E S . See System Setup Program on Dell for assistance see Contacting Dell on Hardware TroubleshooterDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Troubleshooting Tools Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTabFunction EncounteredTab Function Battery Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems TroubleshootingClick Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper Do not use these characters in filenames Error MessagesLockups and Software Problems Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Click Properties and click Ports Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Video and Monitor ProblemsPower Lights 3D image quality is poorOnly part of the display is readable Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 100 System Setup Program Overview101 Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence103 Performing a One-Time Boot104 Enabling the Infrared SensorIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? DriversMicrosoft Windows Vista Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Microsoft Windows XP107 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next108 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media109 Manually Reinstalling DriversHardware and Software Problems Restoring Your Operating System110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System Restore111 Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore112 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Windows XP Dell PC Restore113 114 115 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore116 Using the Operating System MediaReinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Before you Begin117 118 119 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air120 121 122 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance123 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services124 125 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service126 127 Before You Call128 Diagnostics Checklist129 Contacting Dell130 131 SpecificationsAudio 132Communications Video133 DisplayKeyboard AC Adapter Battery134 Touch PadEnvironmental 135Drives Physical136 137 AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B138 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Non-Optical CDs and DVDs139 140 141 Glossary142 Product ID 143Device driver See driver 144145 146 147 148 Module bay See media bay 149NIC See network adapter 150151 152 153 154 155 Video resolution See resolution156 157 158 159 Index160 161 See also wireless switch162 163 164