User’s Guide
Dell Latitude D830
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Model PP04X
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Rev. A02
Contents
Using a Battery
Finding Information
About Your Computer
Using the Keyboard
Using Multimedia
Using the Display
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
7 Setting Up and Using Networks
8 Using Cards
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Securing Your Computer
Troubleshooting
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows
System Setup Program
Reinstalling Software
14 Adding and Replacing Parts
12 Traveling With Your Computer
Specifications
Dell QuickSet
Getting Help
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
18 Appendix
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD
Warranty information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go
What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
Windows Help and Support Center
→ Help and Support
About Your Computer
Front View
power button
volume control buttons
D 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
Left Side View
IEEE 1394 connector
audio connectors
wireless switch
Attach headphones to the connector
2 USB connectors
Right Side View
1 media bay
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Back View
network connector RJ-45
powered USB connector
modem connector RJ-11
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device
Bottom View
battery-bay latch release
battery
memory module cover
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3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings
1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Transferring Information to a New Computer
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next
1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next
Transfer 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue
Windows Vista
3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress
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Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Check the Battery Charge
Conserving Battery Power
Power Management Modes
Low-Battery Warning
Check the Battery Health
Hibernate Mode
Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. or
Charging the Battery
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
Storing a Battery
Using the Keyboard
Battery
Numeric Keypad
Key Combinations
Power Management
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Power Options Properties window see Configuring
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
2 In the Mouse Properties window
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Volume Control Window
Volume Control Buttons
Adjusting Brightness
Using the Display
Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector
1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel
Microsoft Windows XP
2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
Windows Vista
2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel
3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows Vista
1 ambient light sensor
Using the Display
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click Properties
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
The Order Confirmation for Your Computer
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN
Completing the Connection to the WLAN
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card
Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card
Internet Connection Firewall
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
button → Help and Support
Using Cards
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Card Types
Card Blanks
ExpressCard
Using Cards
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Installing a Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
Smart Cards
1 gold contact pad
Passwords
2 smart card top
Using a Primary/System Password
Using an Administrator Password
Type of Password
Features
Using a Hard Drive Password
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
Click Start→ All Programs→ Wave Systems Corp→ Getting Started Guide
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD
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Accessing the Dell Support Utility
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings
Dell Support Utility
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows Vista
Hard drive problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors→ Start
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs
4 See the program documentation for installation instructions
2 Select the program you want to remove
3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
External keyboard problems
2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
Other software problems
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
A solid blue screen appears
2 Click Task Manager→ click Applications
Network Problems
Memory Problems
General
PC Card or ExpressCard Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Docking Power Considerations
AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
No sound from integrated speakers
No sound from external speakers
If the display is blank
Video and Display Problems
If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Overview
Commonly Used Settings
Changing the Boot Sequence
Performing a One-Time Boot
Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
Changing COM Ports
System Setup Program
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Travel Tips
Traveling by Air
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
Using the Drivers and Utilities CD
2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
For Windows XP
2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager
For Windows Vista
5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software
3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter
Restoring Your Operating System
1 Click Start→ Help and Support
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
2 Click Undo my last restoration→ Next
Using the Operating System CD
Enabling System Restore
Reinstalling Windows
Before You Begin
6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation
5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Hard Drive
3 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Media Bay
Removing the Device Security Screw
Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices
Hinge Cover
hinge cover
Keyboard
indent
To replace the keyboard
Memory
1 memory module
securing clips
memory module cover
4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module
Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card
Wireless Cards
1 SIM card
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Cards
1 antenna cables
c Lift the card out of its connector
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Cards
FCM Flash Cache Module
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Guide
1 metal tab
3 cable connector
2 card
Coin-Cell Battery
3 battery cable connector
2 coin-cell battery
1 mylar
Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Specifications
Processor
System Information
PC Card
Ports and Connectors
Specifications
Smart Card continued
Memory
Specifications
Communications continued
Video
Audio
Audio continued
Display
Battery
Specifications
Keyboard
Touch Pad
AC Adapter
Battery continued
Physical
Environmental
Specifications
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Diagnostics Checklist
Contacting Dell
For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL
1 Visit support.dell.com
Cleaning Your Computer
Appendix
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Macrovision Product Notice
FCC Class B
Company name
Dell Inc
Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental
Affairs
Glossary
device driver - See driver
docking device - See APR
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module bay - See media bay
NIC - See network adapter
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video resolution - See resolution