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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips.

4If a WLAN card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a WLAN card, remove the existing card:

a Disconnect the WLAN card from any attached cables.

b Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c Slide and lift the WLAN card out of its connector.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.

NOTE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband card into the WLAN card slot.

NOTE: The WLAN card may have two or three connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.

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1 WLAN card

2 metal securing tabs (2)

5To install a WLAN card:

a Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card.

b Align the WLAN card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until you feel a click.

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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 User’s Guide Model PP18L August NY105 Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Configuring Power Management SettingsSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents Using a Primary or System Password Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area NetworkDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104If only part of the display is readable 101 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 Technical Support and Customer Service 143143 144 Support.dell.com Finding InformationFinding Information These labels are located on your computer Dell Support Website support.dell.com Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSetFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Front View About Your ComputerAbout 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 Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing yellow Error Back View Right Side View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerCheck the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Storing a Battery Replacing the Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power Management BatteryDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Using the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Switching the Video Image Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Microsoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying Media Using Blank Media How to Copy Media Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Card Types Using Cards Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Card Securing Your Computer About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Passwords Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary or System Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Using a Hard Drive Password Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Activating the Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Tools tab Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Select the program you want to remove Ieee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Other software problems Memory ProblemsSolid blue screen appears Follow the instructions on the screen Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network General Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed PC Card ProblemsIcon on the Windows Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality If only part of the display is readableClick the Start button and then click Control Panel Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Overview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports 100 What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying Drivers 102 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista 103 Microsoft Windows XP Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreMicrosoft Windows Vista Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using the Operating System Media 107 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 108 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Keyboard Hinge Cover111 Hinge cover Plastic scribe Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab 113 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyCard cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Memory Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar115 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips 117 Securing clips 2 per connector Memory module cover 119 120 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardWlan card 121 Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband card 123 Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs 125 Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card SIM card Metal brackets Hard Drive Screws Hard drive 127 FCM Flash Cache Module Media BayRemoving Media Bay Devices Optical drive 129 Lift the card out of its connectorFCM card Antenna cables FCM card 130 131 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 132 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips 135 SpecificationsCore 136 Memory 137 Keycaps 138 Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensive139 Conditions Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 140Technology 141 Specifications Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance 143 DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 145 Before You Call For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell147 Visit support.dell.com Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only151 Macrovision Product Notice 153 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor 154 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 155 156 157 158 159 160 For this program 161 162