Dell
D420
specifications
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Adding and Replacing Parts
Error codes
Password
Problems With Your Order
Diagnostics Checklist
Setting Up a Network
Audio connectors
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Dell Latitude D420 Users Guide
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Front View
About Your Computer
Device status lights
Fingerprint reader optional
Keyboard and network status lights
Left View
Audio connectors
Right View
Network connector RJ-45
USB connectors
Modem connector RJ-11
Video connector
Bottom View
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Cleaning Your Computer
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Class B
Checking the Battery Charge
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby Mode
Replacing the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Hibernate Mode
Storing a Battery
Card Types
Using Cards
Installing a PC Card or 34-mm ExpressCard
Card Blanks
Installing a PC Card
Installing a Smart Card or Secure Digital SD Card
Installing a 34-mm Express Card
Removing a PC Card, 34-mm Express Card, or Blank
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Switching the Video Image
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Dell Support Website support.dell.com
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Guides
Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go
Operating System CD
Glossary
Device driver See driver
Docking device See APR
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NIC See network adapter
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Video resolution See resolution
System tray See notification area
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Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
Getting Help
Ftp.dell.com
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Support Service
Contacting Dell
Diagnostics Checklist
Before You Call
Antigua and Barbuda
0011
Aruba
Australia Sydney
Website support.euro.dell.com
Costa Rica
China Xiamen
Colombia
Czech Republic Prague
Germany Langen
France Paris Montpellier
Corporate
Greece
Jamaica
General
Italy Milan
Website support.jp.dell.com
Mexico
Macao
Website support.ap.dell.com Malaysia Penang
Montserrat
St. Lucia
Puerto Rico
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Vincent
Website support.ap.dell.com Thailand
Website support.ap.dell.com Taiwan
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Trinidad/Tobago
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Key Combinations
Fingerprint Reader optional
Power Management
Touch Pad
Speaker Functions
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track-Stick Cap
Mouse Properties window
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Network Setup Wizard
Setting Up a Network
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Setting Up a New Wlan
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan
Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card
Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Internet Connection Firewall
Recommended Tools
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Turning Off Your Computer
Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive
Dismantling the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Memory
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Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards
Mini-Cards
Mobile Broadband Wwan Cards
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Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Coin-Cell Battery
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Dell QuickSet
Securing Your Computer
Using Smart Cards
Passwords
Security Cable Lock
Using a Hard Drive Password
Using a Primary/System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Security Management Software
Enabling the TPM Feature
Using the Security Management Software
Activating the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
System Setup Screens
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Settings
Enabling the Infrared Sensor
Performing a One-Time Boot
Changing COM Ports
Locate Fast IR under Onboard Devices
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Click Start→ Help and Support
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring Your Operating System
Reinstalling Windows XP
Using the Operating System CD
Enabling System Restore
Before You Begin
Specifications
Audio
Communications
Video
Display
Battery
AC Adapter
Physical
Environmental
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Packing the Computer
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Travel Tips
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Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Option Function
Dell Support Utility
Drive Problems
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
Error Messages
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
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Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs
Keyboard Problems
Ieee 1394 Device Problems
External Keyboard problems
Computer does not start up
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
Computer stops responding
Other software problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Solid blue screen appears
Mobile Broadband Network
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
Wireless Local Area Network Wlan
Restart the computer and log on to the network again
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Power Problems
Docking Power Considerations
AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Docking While the Computer Is Running
No sound from headphones
Sound and Speaker Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from integrated speakers
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
Adjust the Windows display settings
If only part of the display is readable
Connect an external monitor
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