Dell D410, PP06S Travelling With Your Computer, Identifying Your Computer, Packing the Computer

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Travelling With Your Computer

Dell™ Latitude™ D410 User's Guide

Identifying Your Computer

Packing the Computer

Travel Tips

Identifying Your Computer

•Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.

•Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell.

•Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in this file.

•Contact your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags.

Packing the Computer

•Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards.

•Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you.

•Shut down the computer.

•Disconnect the AC adapter.

NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display.

•Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display.

•Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.

•Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food.

•Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.

NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on.

•Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment.

NOTICE: Do not check the computer as baggage.

Travel Tips

NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive. Doing so can result in loss of data.

•Consider disabling wireless activity on your computer to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, press<Fn><F2>.

•Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see Power Management Modes).

•If you are travelling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government.

•Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters.

•Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers.

Travelling by Air

•Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected.

•Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Dell Latitude D410 Users GuideAbout Your Computer Front ViewDevice status lights Keyboard and wireless status lights Left View Right View USB connectorUSB connectors Audio connectorsNetwork connector RJ-45 Modem connector RJ-11Bottom View Video connectorBack to Contents FCC Class B AppendixMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyAlert Description Alert Standard Format ASFDell QuickSet Battery Meter Using a BatteryBattery Performance Checking the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerClick Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Hibernate ModeStoring a Battery Replacing the BatteryAbout the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/BayBack to Contents Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adjusting the VolumePlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Floppy Drive Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadPage Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Using the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Back to Contents Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabDrivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesClick Properties Using the Drivers and Utilities CDManually Reinstalling Drivers Click Roll Back DriverResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click System RestoreEnabling System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPWindows 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 Ftp.dell.com Online ServicesGetting Help Technical AssistanceTechnical Support Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceAntigua and Barbuda Diagnostics ChecklistBefore You Call Contacting DellWebsite support.euro.dell.com ArubaAustralia Sydney 0011Czech Republic Prague China XiamenColombia Costa RicaGrenada CorporateGermany Langen GreeceJapan Kawasaki Italy MilanJamaica Website support.jp.dell.comNetherlands Antilles Malaysia PenangMexico MontserratGrenadines St. Kitts and NevisSt. Lucia St. VincentTrinidad/Tobago Taiwan002 Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandVenezuela 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 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Power Management Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapUsing an Administrator Password PasswordsAbout Passwords Using a System PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM FeatureEnabling Trusted Platform Module TPM Back to Contents PC Card Blanks Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card or Blank Dell QuickSet Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsTurn 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 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreenEnabling the Infrared Sensor Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsPage Using Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardAbout Smart Cards Back to Contents Solving Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Utility If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Run Check DiskError Messages Click Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsCheck the external keyboard Lockups and Software Problems Solid blue screen appears Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Other software problemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsRestart the computer and log on to the network again Adjust the power properties See Power Management Modes Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Docking Power While the Computer Is RunningVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from the integrated speaker No sound from external speakersCheck the touch pad settings Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems No sound from headphonesClick Appearance and Themes Adjust the Windows display settingsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableSpecifications Keyboard VideoAudio Display Battery Track Stick AC Adapter Environmental PhysicalDell Latitude D410 Users Guide Travel Tips Travelling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WlanDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardUsing Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support CenterMicrosoft Windows Classic View Desktop Cleanup Wizard Click Clean Desktop NowTransferring Information to a New Computer Adding User Accounts User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingFast User Switching Log Off Windows window, click Switch UserInternet Connection Firewall Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Click Checklist for creating a network
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