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Using PC Cards
PC Card Types
See Specifications on page 103 for information on supported PCMCIA cards and PC Card 
slots.
The PC Card slot has one connector that supports a single Type I or Type II card. The PC Card 
slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. Type of card refers to its thickness, 
not its functionality.
PC Card Blanks
Your computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the PC Card slot. Blanks protect unused 
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To install a PC Card:
1
Hold the card with the top side of the card facing up. The latch may need to be in the in 
position before you insert the card.
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.
 
The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 
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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
1Press the latch and remove the card or blank. 
For some latches, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second 
time to pop the card out.
2Remove the card or blank.
Save a blank to use when no PC Card is installed in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from dust 
and other particles.
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter 
installed and a network cable connected to it.
To connect a network cable:
1
Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer.
 NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure.
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Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you 
through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a 
home or small office.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then 
click 
Network Setup Wizard.
2On the welcome screen, click Next.
3Click Checklist for creating a network.
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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a 
network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the 
instructions included in the users guide for your wireless network card. The user’s guide is 
available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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2Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the 
network name in the list. If you select a secure network (identified by a  icon), you must 
enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. 
 NOTE: Network security settings are unique to your network. Dell cannot provide this information. 
Your network is configured automatically. 
 NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to the...

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Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this chapter and run the 
Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
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 If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error 
code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell Diagnostics. See Contacting 
Dell on page 113. 
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message 
Booting 
Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue
.
6Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard 
drive.
Dell...