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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Mini-Card, 126

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Mini-Card

If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

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

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.

2Turn the computer over and loosen the captive screws from the Mini-Card/modem cover.

3Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift the cover to remove it.

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

a Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 owner manual Mini-Card, 126

Contents

Dell XPS M1710 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection100 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 104119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121151 149150 152Drivers for my computer Warranty informationFinding Information My device documentationSetup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration How to use Windows XPYour operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Varies based onDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPPrepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Copy Data From the Old ComputerTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeTo enter standby mode Replacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet FeaturesDell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpPage Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Headphones option Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesClick the DVD Audio Setting icon Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio DriverCL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCardsTo install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsTo install a media memory card Removing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card Installing a Smart Card Smart CardsSmart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Home and Office Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionStart Button and Connect To Option Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connectionsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardClick the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection FirewallSecurity Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconIf You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems Click PropertiesAttachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer Stops Responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Program Stops Responding or Crashes RepeatedlyMediaDirect screen to access Help Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems 102General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband NetworkExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows Power Problems 105Docking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106No Sound From Integrated Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From External SpeakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No Sound From HeadphonesVideo and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read If Only Part of the Display is Readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To start the Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 113Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 118Hard Drive 119To replace the hard drive 120Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 Modem 124125 Mini-Card 126127 128 Hinge Cover 129Keyboard 130Coin-Cell Battery 131Optical Drive 132Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 Specifications 137Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 Media Memory card Reader139 140 141 Physical 142AC Adapter Environmental143 Operating Storage144 Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 Diagnostics Checklist 148System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens AppendixCommonly Used Options 150Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDsFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 00601344 373 1700870 366 01344 860171 8001-3605172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter179 180 181 182 183 184 CardBus technology media memory cards Index185 Computer crashesDisplay settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP Floppy drive connecting to a USB187 Index Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 189190