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Dell PP04X, D830 manual Using the Display

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User’s Guide Dell Latitude D830w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Model PP04XNotes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsRev. A02 Contents Using a BatteryFinding Information About Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using MultimediaUsing the Display Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions7 Setting Up and Using Networks 8 Using CardsConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XPTroubleshooting Securing Your ComputerStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows System Setup Program Reinstalling Software14 Adding and Replacing Parts 12 Traveling With Your ComputerSpecifications Dell QuickSetGetting Help Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology18 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditFinding Information What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CDWarranty information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows LicenseWhat Are You Looking For? Find It HereWhat Are You Looking For? Find It HereDell Support Website - support.dell.com 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoWhat Are You Looking For? Find It HereWindows Help and Support Center → Help and SupportAbout Your Computer Front Viewpower 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 Left Side View IEEE 1394 connectoraudio connectors wireless switchAttach headphones to the connector Right Side View 2 USB connectors1 media bay Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer USB C O N N E C T O R SBack View network connector RJ-45powered USB connector modem connector RJ-11Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device Bottom View battery-bay latch releasebattery memory module coverpage 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settingsTransferring Information to a New Computer 1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next Windows Vista Transfer 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress Page Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. orConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using the Keyboard BatteryNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsPower Management Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power Options Properties window see ConfiguringTouch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick2 In the Mouse Properties window Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDsAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureVolume Control Window Volume Control ButtonsUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel Microsoft Windows XP2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Windows Vista2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel 3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesMicrosoft Windows XP Windows VistaUsing the Ambient Light Sensor 4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tabMicrosoft Windows XP Windows Vista1 ambient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaWireless Local Area Network WLAN Checking Your Wireless Network Card1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click Properties What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem The Order Confirmation for Your ComputerConnecting to a WLAN Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN Completing the Connection to the WLANConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network ConnectionChecking Your Mobile Broadband Card 1 Click 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 Using Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Types Card BlanksExpressCard Using CardsRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Installing a Smart Card Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Smart CardsPasswords 1 gold contact pad2 smart card top Using a Primary/System Password Using an Administrator PasswordType of Password FeaturesUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Click Start→ All Programs→ Wave Systems Corp→ Getting Started GuideTroubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD continued Accessing the Dell Support Utility 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows VistaHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive4 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 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions2 Select the program you want to remove 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screenIEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal keyboard problems 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceLockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingOther software problems A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyA solid blue screen appears 2 Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsMemory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking Power Considerations AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesSystem Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Settings Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveChanging COM Ports System Setup Program Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device ManagerManually Reinstalling Drivers For Windows XP2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager For Windows Vista5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterRestoring Your Operating System 1 Click Start→ Help and SupportUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration→ NextUsing the Operating System CD Enabling System RestoreReinstalling Windows Before You Begin5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installationReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerHard Drive 3 Slide the hard drive carrier out of the computer Media Bay Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices Hinge Cover Keyboard hinge coverindent To replace the keyboard Memory 1 memory module securing clipsmemory module cover 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card1 SIM card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Cards 1 antenna cablesc 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 Guide3 cable connector 1 metal tab2 card Coin-Cell Battery 2 coin-cell battery 3 battery cable connector1 mylar Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Specifications ProcessorSystem Information PC CardPorts and Connectors SpecificationsSmart Card continued MemorySpecifications Communications continuedVideo AudioAudio continued DisplayBattery SpecificationsKeyboard Touch PadBattery continued AC AdapterPhysical Environmental Specifications Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service Problems With Your Order Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL 1 Visit support.dell.com Cleaning Your Computer AppendixComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadCleaning a Non-Optical Mouse Cleaning an Optical MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Company name Dell IncWorldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental AffairsGlossary device driver - See driver docking device - See APR Page Page module bay - See media bay NIC - See network adapterPage Page Page video resolution - See resolution