Adding and Replacing Parts | Dell 1501 specification

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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card.

bConnect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and the white cable to the connector labeled "main").

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Dell 1501 owner manual Adding and Replacing Parts

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Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 107 103104 108 Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Click the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Follow the instructions on the screen Top technical issues for my computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftService call status and support history Frequently asked questions Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the Wlan Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Manufacturer External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Other software problems Network Problems Power ProblemsCommunication exists. Replace the network cable Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphones If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginDell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Optical Drive Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Securing clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors Install the replacement Mini-Card 101 Adding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery 103 Display Lift the display up and away from the computer 105 106 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 107 Travel Tips Traveling by Air Contacting Dell 109Contacting Dell 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 125 126 127 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 128 129 130 Specifications 131 In-1 Media Memory Card Reader Ports and Connectors132 Memory Video 133Communications Audio 134 Display Keyboard Battery135 Touch Pad 136 AC Adapter 137 PhysicalEnvironmental 138 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramEntering System Setup 139 Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options140 Performing a One-Time Boot 141 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 143 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 144 145 PP23LA 146 Glossary 147Glossary 148 149 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 150 151 152 153 NIC See network adapter 154 155 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 156 157 158 Index 159Index See also hard drive See also optical drive 160 161 Problems programs and Windows 162 163 164