Dell D410, PP06S Changing Printer Modes, Changing COM Ports, Enabling the Infrared Sensor

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•Diskette Drive

•Modular Bay HDD

•Internal HDD

•CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive

During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating system.

To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up-arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list.

•To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. Enabled items appear as white and display a small triangle to the left; disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a triangle.

•To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press <u> or <d> (not case-sensitive) to move the highlighted device up or down.

Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit system setup.

Performing a One-Time Boot

You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)

1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2.If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

3.Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

4.Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

5.When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>.

The computer boots to the selected device.

The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.

Changing Printer Modes

Set the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device. To determine the correct mode to use, see the documentation that came with the device.

Setting Parallel Mode to Disabled disables the parallel port on the Media Base or other docking device and the port's LPT address, which frees computer resources for another device to use.

Changing COM Ports

Serial Port allows you to map the serial port COM address or disable the serial port and its address, which frees computer resources for another device to use.

Enabling the Infrared Sensor

1.Under Onboard Devices, select Fast IR.

2.Press <Enter> to select the Fast IR setting, and use the right-arrow or left-arrow keys to change the setting to a COM port.

NOTE: The default setting is Off.

3.Press <Enter> and then <Esc> to save the changes and exit the system setup program.

After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. To set up and use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows Help and Support Center.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D410 Users GuideDevice status lights About Your ComputerFront View Keyboard and wireless status lights Left View Right View USB connectorNetwork connector RJ-45 Audio connectorsModem connector RJ-11 USB connectorsBottom View Video connectorBack to Contents Macrovision Product Notice AppendixFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class BAlert Description Alert Standard Format ASFBattery Performance Using a BatteryChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterPower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand byStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryAbout the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/BayBack to Contents Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DrivePage Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveTab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Back to Contents Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CDClick Roll Back Driver Click PropertiesCreating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreClick System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Enabling System RestoreWindows XP Setup Booting From the Operating System CDBack to Contents Find It Here Finding InformationSelect Drivers & Downloads and click Go Dell Support Website support.dell.comPage Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceBefore You Call Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell Antigua and BarbudaAustralia Sydney Aruba0011 Website support.euro.dell.comColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic PragueGermany Langen CorporateGreece GrenadaJamaica Italy MilanWebsite support.jp.dell.com Japan KawasakiMexico Malaysia PenangMontserrat Netherlands AntillesSt. Lucia St. Kitts and NevisSt. Vincent Grenadines002 TaiwanWebsite support.ap.dell.com Thailand Trinidad/TobagoVenezuela Virgin IslandsGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Page System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolutionBack to Contents Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapAbout Passwords PasswordsUsing a System Password Using an Administrator PasswordEnabling Trusted Platform Module TPM Using a Hard Drive PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature Back to Contents Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Dell QuickSet Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer MemoryPage Modem Page Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Page Display Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen OverviewChanging Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorPage About Smart Cards Using Smart CardsInstalling a Smart Card Back to Contents Dell Support Utility Solving ProblemsDell Technical Update Service CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsRun Check Disk Verify that the modem is communicating with WindowsError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs Check the external keyboard Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsRestart the computer and log on to the network again PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsDocking Power While the Computer Is Running Adjust the power properties See Power Management ModesNo sound from the integrated speaker Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Verify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft WindowsVideo and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Check the touch pad settingsIf the display is difficult to read Adjust the Windows display settingsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and ThemesSpecifications Audio VideoDisplay KeyboardAC Adapter BatteryTrack Stick Environmental PhysicalDell Latitude D410 Users Guide Identifying Your Computer Travelling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkSetting Up a New Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardMicrosoft Windows Classic View Using Microsoft Windows XPHelp and Support Center Transferring Information to a New Computer Desktop Cleanup WizardClick Clean Desktop Now Fast User Switching User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingLog Off Windows window, click Switch User Adding User AccountsNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkClick Checklist for creating a network Internet Connection Firewall
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