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4Remove the modem cable.

5Remove the modem by using the pull-tab.

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3	modem cable	4	modem

6Install the replacement modem by pressing the modem into the connector on the system board.

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

7Connect the modem cable.

8Tighten the three screws and replace the modem cover.

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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 September WY106 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Optional Camera Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125 Sound and Speaker Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Glossary Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Center Dell QuickSet Help Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View Device status lights D I O C O N N E C T O R S Flashing green Searching for networks About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S USB connectors ExpressCard slot Left Side ViewVideo connector VGA Right Side ViewBack View D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View CompartmentModule About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetWindows XP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Vista To prepare a new computer for the file transfer Next Next Setting Up a Printer Microsoft Windows VistaConnecting a USB Printer Printer CableSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesClick Start→ Printers and Faxes Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows Vista Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Adjusting Keyboard SettingsClick Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ MouseUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterCheck the Battery Health Check the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows XP Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows Vista Battery MeterStandby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options PropertiesCharging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using the Optional Camera Accessing the Camera’s Help FileCreating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera SettingsWebcam Console window Using the Optional Camera Using the Optional Camera Using Multimedia Playing MediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control OK/Enter/Select Arrow Right Arrow Down Play/Pause Forward How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CD and DVD MediaUsing Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful TipsAdjusting the Volume Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate modeConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpConnector Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Click Advanced Click S/PDIF InterfaceClick Advanced Enabling the Display Settings for a TVMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows VistaUsing Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Installing a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSelect an option under Choose a connection option 100What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Start Button and Connect To OptionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties102 Connecting to a Wlan 103Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager104 Completing the Connection to the Wlan 105Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network 106Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless 108109 110 Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer 111If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 112113 114 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics 116 117 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 118119 Dell Support Dell Support Center120 Dell PC Tune-Up 121DellConnect Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant Click Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network ManagementDrive Problems 123Optical drive problems Hard drive problemsClick Properties→ Tools→ Check Now Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems125 Windows XP Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper 126Error Messages 127128 129 130 Click Uninstall 131ExpressCard Problems 132External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 133Unexpected characters 134Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems136 Other software problems 137Memory Problems 138Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Network Problems139 Power Problems 140Printer Problems 141Click Properties and click Ports Scanner ProblemsWindows XP 142 No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers 143No sound from headphones Remote Control Problems144 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145If the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 146If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 147Click Properties→ Device Manager Identifying DriversWindows XP Click Start→ Control Panel 148Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 149At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities Media150 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 151Windows XP Click Start→ Help and Support Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 152Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Windows Vista System Restore153 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointClick Start → Help and Support 154Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory ConfigurationClick Next→ Finish 155Using the Operating System Media Before You BeginReinstalling Windows Vista 157Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using Dell PC Restore 159160 161 162 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 163Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer164 165 Removing the Hard Drive Hard Drive166 167 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive168 Removing the Optical Drive Optical Drive169 Replacing the Optical Drive Central Control Cover170 Replacing the Central Control Cover Removing the Central Control Cover171 Removing the Keyboard Keyboard172 Replacing the Keyboard 173Removing the Memory Module Memory174 175 Replacing the Memory Module 176Modem 177178 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards179 Removing a Wlan Card 180Replacing a Wlan Card 181Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 182183 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 184Replacing a Wwan Card 185Removing the FCM Flash Cache Module186 Replacing the FCM 187Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell Battery188 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 189190 Dell QuickSet Features 191192 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 193Traveling by Air Travel Tips194 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help195 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service196 Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 197198 Before You Call 199200 Contacting Dell 201202 Specifications 203204 Sdio205 USB206 Lvds207 Wxga208 209 210 211 212 Appendix Using the System Setup Program213 Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options215 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer216 Touch Pad Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse MouseMedia Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only218 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B220 PP26LMacrovision Product Notice 221222 Glossary 223224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 Index 241See also hard drive See also optical drive 242 243 244 245 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 246247 See also Mobile Broadband 248