Installing an ExpressCard | Dell RT722, PP22L manual

Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. To remove the blank, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 81.

Installing an ExpressCard

You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card.

ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with the card.

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

To install an ExpressCard:

1Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up.

2Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector.

If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again.

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Dell RT722, PP22L owner manual Installing an ExpressCard

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September RT722 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External Keyboard problems Adding and Replacing Parts 141 Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 173 Glossary Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Finding Information Drivers and Utilities Media Setup Diagram Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your Computer Front View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera 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 S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing green Searching for networks USB connectors Right Side View Back View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Left speaker About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerWindows Easy Transfer Use one of the following methods for transferring data Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Battery Power ManagementKey Combinations System Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Touch PadMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Using a Battery Battery Performance Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Configuring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning To exit Sleep state, press the power button Charging the BatteryUsing the Sleep Power State Replacing the Battery To remove the battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Playing Media CD player includes the following basic buttons DVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote To play media using Dell Travel Remote Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful Tips DVD-Writable Drives Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell MediaDirect Click Open Volume Mixer Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video connector Using Multimedia Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Enabling the Display Settings for a TVEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card To install a memory card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkBefore you can set up a WLAN, you need What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Click Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer Checking Your Wireless Network CardDevice Manager Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan To connect to the network Click Connect to a network under Tasks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network To set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 100 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics 101 102 103 104 105 106 Dell Support CenterDell Support Dell PC Tune-Up 107 To access Dell Network Assistant Dell PC CheckUpDell Network Assistant DellConnect Drive Problems Optical drive problemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on To begin a live session with a Dell associate Hard drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW driveOr DVD creation software Drive tray cannot eject Drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Cannot open your e-mail attachmentsClick Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options 111 Error Messages 112 Do not use these characters in filenames 113 114 115 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program 116 ExpressCard Problems Drive and try againContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 117 External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Unexpected characters 119 Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Dell MediaDirect problems Menu to access Dell MediaDirect HelpSolid blue screen appears 121 Other software problems 122 Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 123 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 124 Power Problems 125 126 Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse 129 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture quality What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable 131 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversClick Properties→ Device Manager Properties 133 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 135 Using Windows Vista System Restore For more information Click Start → Help and Support 137 Click Next→ FinishClick Undo my last restoration, and then click Next 138 Using the Operating System Media 139 140 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 142 Hard Drive 143 Removing the Hard Drive 144 145 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 146 Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Hinge Cover Replacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Hinge Cover 147 Keyboard Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Keyboard 149 Memory Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the Dimm a Memory Module Dimm a memory module is located under the keyboard 151 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 152 Removing the Dimm B Memory Module 153 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 154 155 Subscriber Identity Module 156 157 Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Wlan Card 158 Replacing a Wlan Card 159 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 160 161 162 Replacing a Wwan Card 163 Removing a Wpan Card 164 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing a Wpan CardRemoving the Card 165 166 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 167 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 168 Dell QuickSet Features 169 170 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 171 Wireless switch on Travel TipsTraveling by Air 172 173 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call 177 178 Contacting Dell 179 180 Specifications 181 182 183 USB 184 Wxga 185 186 187 188 Using the System Setup Program You can use system setup as followsAppendix 189 Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD 190 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 191 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad 192 193 MouseMedia Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 194 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 196 Glossary 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 Index 215 Adjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of icons 217 Index 219 Safely Remove Hardware, 117 wireless activity indicator 221 222