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94 Using ExpressCards

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information15
2 About Your Computer21
- Determining Your Computer's Configuration21
- Front View22
- Left Side View27
- Right Side View30
- Back View31
- Bottom View34
3 Setting up Your Computer37
- Connecting to the Internet37
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection38
- Transferring Information to a New Computer39
  - Microsoft Windows XP39
  - Microsoft Windows Vista43
- Setting up a Printer43
  - Printer Cable43
  - Connecting a USB Printer44
- Power Protection Devices45
4 Using the Display47
- Adjusting Brightness47
- Using a Projector47
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper47
  - Microsoft Windows XP48
  - Windows Vista48
- Using both a Monitor and Your Computer Display49
  - Microsoft Windows XP49
  - Windows Vista50
- Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate50
  - Microsoft Windows XP51
  - Windows Vista51
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad53
- Numeric Keypad53
- Key Combinations54
- Touch Pad55
  - Customizing the Touch Pad56
6 Using a Battery59
- Battery Performance59
- Checking the Battery Charge60
- Conserving Battery Power62
- Power Management Modes63
  - Standby and Sleep Mode63
  - Hibernate Mode63
- Configuring Power Management Settings64
  - Accessing Power Options Properties64
- Charging the Battery65
- Replacing the Battery65
- Storing a Battery66
7 Using Multimedia67
- Playing Media67
- Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote69
- Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray Disc™ (BD) Media70
- Adjusting the Volume73
- Adjusting the Picture74
- Using Dell Mediadirect74
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device75
8 Using Expresscards91
- Expresscard Blanks91
- Installing an Expresscard92
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank93
9 Using the Memory Card Reader95
- Memory Card Blanks95
- Installing a Memory Card95
- Removing a Memory Card or Blank96
10 Setting up and Using Networks97
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable97
- Setting up a Network98
  - Windows XP98
  - Windows Vista98
- Wireless Local Area Network99
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)104
- Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator107
11 Securing Your Computer109
- Security Cable Lock109
- Passwords109
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen110
12 Troubleshooting113
- Dell Technical Update Service113
- Dell Diagnostics113
- Dell Support Center118
  - Dell Support118
  - Dell PC Tuneup119
  - Dell PC Checkup120
  - Dell Network Assistant120
  - Dellconnect120
- Drive Problems121
  - Optical Drive Problems121
  - Hard Drive Problems122
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems123
- Error Messages125
- Expresscard Problems130
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems131
- Keyboard Problems131
  - External Keyboard Problems131
  - Unexpected Characters132
- Lockups and Software Problems133
  - The Computer Does Not Start133
  - The Computer Stops Responding133
  - A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly133
  - A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft Windows Operating System134
  - A Solid Blue Screen Appears134
  - Dell Mediadirect Problems134
  - Other Software Problems135
- Memory Problems136
- Network Problems136
  - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])137
- Power Problems137
- Printer Problems139
- Scanner Problems140
- Sound and Speaker Problems141
  - No Sound from Integrated Speakers141
  - No Sound from External Speakers141
  - No Sound from Headphones142
- Remote Control Problems142
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems142
- Video and Display Problems143
  - If the Display Is Blank143
  - If the Display Is Difficult to Read144
  - If Only Part of the Display Is Readable145
- Drivers145
  - What Is a Driver145
  - Identifying Drivers145
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities146
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems149
- Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Operating System150
  - Restoring Windows Vista150
  - Restoring Windows XP155
13 Adding and Replacing Parts161
- Before You Begin161
- Hard Drive164
- Optical Drive167
  - Removing the Optical Drive167
  - Replacing the Optical Drive168
- Hinge Cover168
  - Removing the Hinge Cover169
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover170
- Keyboard170
  - Removing the Keyboard170
  - Replacing the Keyboard171
- Memory172
- Subscriber Identity Module178
- Wireless Mini-Cards179
- Flash Cache Module187
  - Removing the FCM187
  - Replacing the FCM188
- Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology189
  - Removing the Card189
- Coin-Cell Battery190
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery190
14 Dell™ Quickset Features193
15 Traveling with Your Computer195
- Identifying Your Computer195
- Packing the Computer195
- Travel Tips196
  - Traveling by Air196
16 Getting Help197
- Obtaining Assistance197
- Problems with Your Order199
- Product Information200
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit200
- Before You Call201
- Contacting Dell203
17 Specifications205
18 Appendix215
- Using the System Setup Program215
- Cleaning Your Computer218
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)220
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals221
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals221
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)221
  - FCC Class B221
- Macrovision Product Notice223
Glossary225
Index243

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