Dell D830, PP04X manual Finding Information, What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For?	Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer	Drivers and Utilities CD
• Drivers for my computer	NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may
• My computer documentation	not ship with your computer.
• My device documentation	Documentation and drivers are already installed on your
• Notebook System Software (NSS)	computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see
	"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92) or to run
	the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65).
	Readme files may be
	included on your CD to
	provide last-minute
	updates about technical
	changes to your computer
	or advanced technical-
	reference material for
	technicians or experienced
	users.
	NOTE: Drivers and
	documentation updates
	can be found at support.dell.com.
• How to set up my computer	Quick Reference Guide
• Basic troubleshooting information	NOTE: This document may be optional and may not ship with
• How to run the Dell Diagnostics	your computer.

NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.

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Contents User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsSetting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Traveling With Your Computer 104 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116100 102137 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 133134 135What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Dell Support Website support.dell.com What Are You Looking For?To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset Front View About Your ComputerV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Start the Files and Settings Transfer WizardClick Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Windows Vista Page Battery Performance Using a BatteryCheck the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterStandby Mode Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Low-Battery WarningClick Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. or Hibernate ModeReplacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Storing a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardBattery Numeric KeypadMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Touch Pad Mouse Properties window Changing the Track Stick CapCustomizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaVolume Control Buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume Control WindowAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Using the Ambient Light SensorAmbient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XPStart Button and Connect To Option Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a WlanCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanChecking Your Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell WirelessLocation Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Button → Help and Support Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorInternet Connection Firewall Card Blanks Using CardsInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Card TypesExpressCard Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockPasswords Type of Password Features Using a Primary/System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Test System Run System Diagnostics Exit Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows Vista Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconClick Start→ My Computer Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs Click Device Manager Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External keyboard problemsComputer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start upClick Task Manager→ click Applications Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appearsGeneral Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readableOverview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPerforming a One-Time Boot Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports System Setup Program Travel Tips Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? DriversClick Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities CDManually Reinstalling Drivers Click Start→ Help and Support Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDEnabling System Restore Reinstalling WindowsReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools100 Hard Drive101 102 Media BayReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Device Security Screw103 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices104 Hinge Cover105 Keyboard106 107 Memory108 109 110 111 Wireless CardsSubscriber Identity Module SIM Card 112 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards113 114 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards115 FCM Flash Cache Module116 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology117 118 Coin-Cell Battery119 120 121 Dell QuickSet122 123 SpecificationsCommunications Ports and Connectors124 MemoryAudio 125Video Display 126Touch Pad Battery127 KeyboardPhysical 128AC Adapter Environmental 129130 Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Getting Help132 AutoTech Service133 Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 134 Before You Call135 Diagnostics ChecklistContacting Dell 136 Visit support.dell.comTouch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayCDs and DVDs Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse Floppy Drive139 Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B140 141 GlossaryDevice driver See driver 142Docking device See APR 143144 145 Module bay See media bay 146147 148 149 150 Video resolution See resolution

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