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Dell manual User’s Guide, Dell Latitude D830, Model PP04X

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Dell™ Latitude™ D830

User’s Guide

Model PP04X

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Dell manual User’s Guide, Dell Latitude D830, w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m, Model PP04X

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Dell Latitude D830 User’s Guidew w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Model PP04XAbbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsRev. A02 Using a Battery ContentsFinding Information About Your ComputerUsing Multimedia Using the KeyboardUsing the Display Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions8 Using Cards 7 Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XPSecuring Your Computer TroubleshootingStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows Reinstalling Software System Setup Program14 Adding and Replacing Parts 12 Traveling With Your ComputerDell QuickSet SpecificationsGetting Help Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 18 AppendixWhat Are You Looking For? Finding InformationFind It Here Drivers and Utilities CDService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Warranty informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It HereFind It Here What Are You Looking For?Dell Support Website - support.dell.com 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoFind It Here What Are You Looking For?Windows Help and Support Center → Help and SupportFront View About Your Computerpower button volume control buttonsD E V I C E S T A T U S L I G H T S Turns on when the computer reads or writes data The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following IEEE 1394 connector Left Side Viewaudio connectors wireless switchAttach headphones to the connector 2 USB connectors Right Side View1 media bay USB C O N N E C T O R S Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printernetwork connector RJ-45 Back Viewpowered USB connector modem connector RJ-11Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device battery-bay latch release Bottom Viewbattery memory module coverpage 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer WizardTransferring Information to a New Computer 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next 1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next Transfer 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue Windows Vista3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress Page Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthClick Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. or Hibernate ModeCharging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power Options Properties window see ConfiguringTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap2 In the Mouse Properties window Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume Control Window Volume Control ButtonsAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Windows Vista3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control PanelMicrosoft Windows XP Windows Vista4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Using the Ambient Light SensorMicrosoft Windows XP Windows Vista1 ambient light sensor Using the Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaChecking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click Properties What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionThe Order Confirmation for Your Computer Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband ModemDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a WLAN1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Completing the Connection to the WLAN Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkChecking Your Mobile Broadband Card Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell WirelessEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Internet Connection Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locatorbutton → Help and Support Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card BlanksUsing Cards ExpressCardRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Installing a Smart CardSecurity Cable Lock Smart Cards1 gold contact pad Passwords2 smart card top Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary/System PasswordType of Password FeaturesUsing a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureComputer Tracking Software Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Click Start→ All Programs→ Wave Systems Corp→ Getting Started GuideDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD continued 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconCD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows VistaProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors→ Start If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive trayE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs2 Select the program you want to remove 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screenKeyboard Problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problemsA solid blue screen appears 2 Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsGeneral Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readableViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens OverviewChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used SettingsPerforming a One-Time Boot Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveChanging COM Ports System Setup Program Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device ManagerFor Windows XP Manually Reinstalling Drivers2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager For Windows Vista3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver softwareRestoring Your Operating System 1 Click Start→ Help and SupportStarting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration→ NextEnabling System Restore Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows Before You Begin6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROMReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive 3 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Media BayRemoving the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices Hinge Cover hinge cover Keyboardindent To replace the keyboard Memory securing clips 1 memory modulememory module cover 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card Wireless Cards1 SIM card 1 antenna cables Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Cardsc Lift the card out of its connector Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Cards FCM Flash Cache Module Guide Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology1 metal tab 3 cable connector2 card Coin-Cell Battery 3 battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery1 mylar Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Processor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardSpecifications Ports and ConnectorsSmart Card continued MemoryCommunications continued SpecificationsVideo AudioDisplay Audio continuedSpecifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadAC Adapter Battery continuedPhysical Environmental Specifications Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL 1 Visit support.dell.com Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadCleaning an Optical Mouse Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Class B Dell Inc Company nameWorldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental AffairsGlossary device driver - See driver docking device - See APR Page Page NIC - See network adapter module bay - See media bayPage Page Page video resolution - See resolution