Dell D830, PP04X manual About Your Computer, Front View

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About Your Computer

Front View

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1	display latch	2	display	3	power button

4	device status lights	5	speakers (2)	6	keyboard

7	touch pad	8	touch pad/track stick buttons	9	track stick

10	keyboard status lights	11	volume control buttons	12	mute button

13	ambient light sensor

D I S P L A Y L A T C H — Keeps the display closed.

D I S P L A Y — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 41.

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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 Information Service 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 ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardBattery Numeric KeypadPower Management Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickMouse Properties window 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 NetworkClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Location Profile Settings General Mobility SettingsEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Internet Connection FirewallButton → Help and Support 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 Using a Primary/System Password Using an Administrator PasswordType of Password Features Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 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 Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon 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 appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral 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 speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readableOverview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Settings Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 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 Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Start→ Help and Support Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last 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 Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card111 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 Memory125 VideoAudio Display 126Touch Pad Battery127 Keyboard128 AC AdapterPhysical Environmental 129130 Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect Online Services Getting Help132 AutoTech ServiceProblems With Your Order Automated Order-Status Service133 134 Before You CallDiagnostics Checklist Contacting Dell135 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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