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Dell PP04X, D830 manual System Setup Program

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Dell PP04X, D830 manual System Setup Program

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w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m User’s GuideDell Latitude D830 Model PP04XNotes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsRev. A02 Finding Information ContentsUsing a Battery About Your ComputerUsing the Display Using the KeyboardUsing Multimedia Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 7 Setting Up and Using Networks8 Using Cards 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 14 Adding and Replacing Parts System Setup ProgramReinstalling Software 12 Traveling With Your ComputerGetting Help SpecificationsDell QuickSet Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology18 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditFind It Here Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Drivers and Utilities CDWhat Are You Looking For? Warranty informationService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Find It HereDell Support Website - support.dell.com What Are You Looking For?Find It Here 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoWindows Help and Support Center What Are You Looking For?Find It Here → Help and Supportpower button About Your ComputerFront View 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 audio connectors Left Side ViewIEEE 1394 connector 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 Spowered USB connector Back Viewnetwork connector RJ-45 modem connector RJ-11Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device battery Bottom Viewbattery-bay latch release 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 PerformanceMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthHibernate Mode Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. orConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardBattery Key CombinationsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementDisplay 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 DVDsVolume Control Window Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume Control ButtonsUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control PanelMicrosoft Windows XP Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP 2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Using the Ambient Light Sensor4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Windows Vista1 ambient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click Properties Wireless Local Area Network WLANChecking Your Wireless Network Card 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 Card Types Using CardsInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Card BlanksExpressCard Using CardsRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Security Cable Lock Installing a Smart CardSecuring Your Computer Smart CardsPasswords 1 gold contact pad2 smart card top Type of Password Using a Primary/System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password FeaturesUsing a Hard Drive Password Enabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Click Start→ All Programs→ Wave Systems Corp→ Getting Started GuideDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service 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 Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support Utility1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings Clicking the Dell Support IconDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Click Start→ My Computer. In Windows Vista4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors→ Start Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive 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 2 Select the program you want to remove 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs4 See the program documentation for installation instructions 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screenExternal keyboard problems IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and MaintenanceThe computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters The computer stops respondingA solid blue screen appears Other software problemsA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 2 Click Task Manager→ click ApplicationsMemory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Power ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer AC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 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 Screens System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewPerforming a One-Time Boot Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW driveChanging COM Ports System Setup Program Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager Manually Reinstalling DriversFor Windows XP For Windows VistaRestoring Your Operating System 5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 1 Click Start→ Help and SupportUndoing the Last System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration→ NextReinstalling Windows Using the Operating System CDEnabling System Restore 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 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin 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 System Information SpecificationsProcessor PC CardSmart Card continued Ports and ConnectorsSpecifications MemoryVideo SpecificationsCommunications continued AudioAudio continued DisplayKeyboard BatterySpecifications Touch PadBattery continued AC AdapterPhysical Environmental Specifications Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Obtaining AssistanceAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Product InformationBefore You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL 1 Visit support.dell.com Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Touch PadFloppy Drive Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse CDs and DVDsMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Company nameDell Inc 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