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