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116 Adding and Replacing Parts

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.

Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 108).

Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 109).

Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

If a card is not already installed, go to step 6. If you are replacing a card, remove the existing card:

Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.

Release the card by pushing the metal securing bracket away from the card until the card pops up

slightly.

1 antenna cables

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- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information11
2 About Your Computer15
- Front View15
- Left Side View19
- Right Side View21
- Back View23
- Bottom View25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer27
3 Using a Battery31
- Battery Performance31
- Checking the Battery Charge32
- Conserving Battery Power33
- Power Management Modes33
  - Standby Mode33
  - Hibernate Mode34
- Configuring Power Management Settings35
- Charging the Battery35
- Replacing the Battery35
- Storing a Battery36
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad37
- Numeric Keypad37
- Key Combinations37
- Touch Pad39
  - Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick40
- Changing the Track Stick Cap40
5 Using Multimedia43
- Playing Cds or Dvds43
- Adjusting the Volume44
- Adjusting the Picture44
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV45
  - Enabling the Display Settings for a TV45
6 Using the Display47
- Adjusting Brightness47
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector47
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate47
  - Microsoft Windows XP48
  - Windows Vista48
- Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display48
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP49
  - Windows Vista49
- Displays49
- Using the Ambient Light Sensor50
7 Setting up and Using Networks53
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable53
- Setting up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP53
- Setting up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista53
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)54
- Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)57
- Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator60
- Internet Connection Firewall60
8 Using Cards61
- Card Types61
- Card Blanks61
- Extended Cards61
- Installing a PC Card or Expresscard61
  - PC Card61
  - Expresscard62
- Removing a Card or Blank63
9 Securing Your Computer65
- Security Cable Lock65
- Smart Cards65
  - About Smart Cards65
  - Installing a Smart Card66
- Passwords66
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)69
  - Enabling the TPM Feature69
- Security Management Software70
- Computer Tracking Software70
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen70
10 Troubleshooting71
- Dell Technical Update Service71
- Dell Diagnostics71
- Dell Support Utility74
- Drive Problems75
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems76
  - Hard Drive Problems76
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems77
- Error Messages78
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems81
- Keyboard Problems81
  - External Keyboard Problems82
  - Unexpected Characters82
- Lockups and Software Problems82
- Memory Problems84
- Network Problems84
  - General84
- PC Card or Expresscard Problems85
- Power Problems85
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer86
  - Docking Power Considerations86
- Printer Problems87
- Scanner Problems87
- Sound and Speaker Problems88
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems88
- Video and Display Problems89
11 System Setup Program91
- Overview91
- Viewing the System Setup Screens91
- System Setup Screens91
- Commonly Used Settings92
  - Changing the Boot Sequence92
  - Changing COM Ports93
12 Traveling with Your Computer95
- Identifying Your Computer95
- Packing the Computer95
- Travel Tips95
  - Traveling by Air96
13 Reinstalling Software97
- Drivers97
- Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems100
- Restoring Your Operating System100
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore101
  - Using the Operating System Media102
14 Adding and Replacing Parts105
- Before You Begin105
- Hard Drive106
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell108
- Media Bay108
  - Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices109
- Hinge Cover110
- Keyboard111
- Memory113
- Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card117
- Wireless Cards117
  - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards118
  - Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards120
- FCM (Flash Cache Module)121
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology123
- Coin-Cell Battery125
15 Dell™ Quickset127
16 Specifications129
17 Getting Help137
- Obtaining Assistance137
- Problems with Your Order139
- Product Information139
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit139
- Before You Call140
- Contacting Dell141
18 Appendix165
- 18 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer165
- Computer, Keyboard, and Display165
- Mouse165
- Touch Pad165
- Cds and Dvds166
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)167
  - FCC Class B167
- Macrovision Product Notice167
Glossary169

Brand	Dell
Model	Precision M4300
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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