Removing a Memory Card or Blank

Removing a Memory Card or Blank

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

NOTICE: Click the icon in the notification area to select a card and stop it from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not stop the card, you could lose data.

Press the card into the slot to release it from the card reader. When it is partially ejected, remove the card.

Using Cards

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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 July U739D Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Contents Accessing Power Options Properties Dell Technical Update Service Connecting a Network or BroadbandRemoving a Memory Card or Blank If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen External Keyboard problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System Media Restoring Your Operating System 110 109Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112 Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer Service Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 144145 Definition of Third-Party Software Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer Device documentation Microsoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information System, and installs the updates Enter your Service Tag or productAppropriate for your configuration Other Dell customers How to use Windows XP See Drive Problems onHow to work with programs and files How to personalize your desktop Restore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreReturns your computer to an earlier Operating state without affecting Finding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Analog microphone Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lights D I O C O N N E C T O R S Information, see the documentation that came with your card Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View USB connectors Video connector VGASecurity cable slot Hard drive Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer ExpressCard slot Optical drive USB connectorRight Side View Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Optical drive Battery Battery release latch Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer To copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypad Power Management BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Click Start, and then click Control Panel Click Keyboard Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery Health Standby Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Close the display Press FnEsc Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CD and DVD MediaHelpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture ExpressCards Using CardsExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Memory Card Reader Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SD Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Wireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Page Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOptionFunction Tab Function Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Below 0C 32F, the computer will not start Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Using Windows Device Driver RollbackClick Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Troubleshooting 103 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 105 Troubleshooting Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 109 Hard Drive Screws Removing the Hard DriveSlide the hard drive out of the computer 110 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive111 Foam packaging Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Optical drive Locking screw Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover113 Hinge cover Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard Keyboard connector latch115 Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabs Memory Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onRemoving Memory Module 116 Cover 117 Securing clips Replacing Memory Module Tab 119 120 Wireless Mini-CardsRemoving Mini-Card 121 Mini-Card Adding and Replacing PartsDisconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing Mini-Card Securing screw Replacing the Card123 124 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 125 126 Travel TipsTraveling by Air Obtaining Assistance Getting Help127 Getting Help 128 Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information 130 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 131 Contacting Dell 133 Specifications 134 Memory Memory module connector TV support 135LCD interface 136 Display Maximum resolutions1280 x 800 at 262 K colors 258 mm 137 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 138 30G 139Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating 140 Appendix Using the System Setup Program141 Appendix System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options 143 Performing a One-Time BootUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Touch Pad Cleaning an Optical MouseMouse Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 146 147 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 148 Macrovision Product Notice 149 Glossary 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 Module bay See media bay Glossary 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 Index Index165 166 See also hard drive See also optical drive 167 168 169 170