Removing an ExpressCard or Blank | Dell RW491 guide

Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

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

NOTICE: When installing or removing an express card, please do not push express card and latch simultaneously. This action will damage express card reader.

Press the card or blank into the slot to release it.

Save a blank to use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles.

Using ExpressCards

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Dell RW491 owner manual Removing an ExpressCard or Blank

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPS M1330 September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems 127 Adding and Replacing Parts Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Left Side View AC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Battery About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Mouse Touch Pad Media Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the Battery To remove the battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia DVD drive includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableThen click Help and Support Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Fingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Dell Support Center Configuration Dell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-Up Drive Problems Dell Network AssistantDellConnect Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Or DVD creation software Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems E a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 103 External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding Menu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears 107 Other software problems Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 109 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 110 Power Problems 111 Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsDisable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 113 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture quality115 What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers117 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 120 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 121 Using Windows Vista System Restore Troubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 129 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell131 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard135 Replacing the Keyboard Memory Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module137 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 139 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards 145 Removing a Wlan Card Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card147 148 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 149 Replacing a Wwan Card Flash Cache Module FCM Removing the FCM150 Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151 Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Card152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery153 154 155 Dell QuickSet 156 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 157 Travel Tips Traveling by Air158 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance159 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call162 163 Contacting Dell 165 Specifications Sdio 166 USB 167 168 169 170 171 172 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 173 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 174 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 177 Glossary 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Video resolution See resolution 193 194 195 Index Index 197 198 199 Index 201 202