Manuals
/
Brands
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
/
Dell
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
Dell
D430 manual
1
1
150
150
Download
150 pages, 2.06 Mb
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Latitude™ D430
User’s Guide
Model PP09S
Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Contents
1 Finding Information 2 About Your Computer
3 Transferring Information to a New Computer
4 Using a Battery
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
6 Using the Display
7 Setting Up and Using Networks
8 Using Cards
9 Securing Your Computer
10 Cleaning Your Computer
11 Troubleshooting
Page
12 System Setup Program
13 Reinstalling Software
14 Adding and Replacing Parts
15 Dell QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer
17 Getting Help
Page
Finding Information
NOTE:
12
NOTE:
14
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar.
NOTE:
About Your Computer
Front View
16
Page
18
Left Side View
NOTE:
Right Side View
20
Back View
Page
Bottom View
Page
Page
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Page
Microsoft Windows Vista
Page
Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Charge Gauge
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Hibernate Mode
Configuring Power Management Settings
Accessing Power Options Properties
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
System Functions
36
Battery Optical Drive Tray Display Functions
Power Management
Speaker Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Page
Fingerprint Reader (optional)
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Page
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector
Page
Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display
Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Wireless Local Area Network
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
Connecting to a WLAN
Page
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Page
Using Cards
Card Types
Card Blanks
PC Cards
PC Card Blanks
Extended PC Cards
Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard
Page
Removing a PC Card or Blank
Installing or Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card
Page
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Card
About Smart Cards
Installing a Smart Card
Passwords
Using a Primary (or System) Password
Using an Administrator Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Enabling the TPM Feature
Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Page
Page
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Floppy Drive
Optical Disks
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Page
Dell Support Utility
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
78
Error Messages
(
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page129) as you complete these
).
Page
80
Add or Remove Programs
Change/Remove
or
Remove
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External Keyboard problems
Unexpected characters
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Network Problems
General
For more information on the different types of networks, see "Contacting Dell" on page128.
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
Contact Dell (see
).
Power Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page129) as you complete these
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
88
Sound and Speaker Problems
Try adjusting the settings.
Mouse
Printers and Other Hardware
Video and Display Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page129) as you complete these
If the display is blank
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
System Setup Program
Overview
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
Changing COM Ports
Page
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Page
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Page
Using the Operating System CD
Page
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive
Page
Replacing the Hard Drive
Memory
Page
Keyboard
Page
Hinge Cover
Mini-Cards
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards
Page
Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards
Page
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Coin-Cell Battery
Page
Page
Dell QuickSet
Page
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
DellConnect
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Contacting Dell
Page
Page
Specifications
132
NOTE:
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Glossary
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Z
Appendix
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Macrovision Product Notice