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Dell D830, PP04X manual Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM, Reinstalling Software

Models: PP04X D830

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5Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

4When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

5Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM.

6Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Reinstalling Software

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Dell D830 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM, Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation

Contents

Model PP04X User’s GuideDell 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 mNotes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsRev. A02 About Your Computer ContentsUsing a Battery Finding InformationMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using the KeyboardUsing Multimedia Using the DisplaySetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP 7 Setting Up and Using Networks8 Using Cards Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableTroubleshooting Securing Your ComputerStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows 12 Traveling With Your Computer System Setup ProgramReinstalling Software 14 Adding and Replacing PartsInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology SpecificationsDell QuickSet Getting HelpReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 18 AppendixDrivers and Utilities CD Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It HereFind It Here Warranty informationService Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For?2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Dell Support Website - support.dell.com→ Help and Support What Are You Looking For?Find It Here Windows Help and Support Centervolume control buttons About Your ComputerFront View power buttonD 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 wireless switch Left Side ViewIEEE 1394 connector audio connectorsAttach headphones to the connector Right Side View 2 USB connectors1 media bay USB C O N N E C T O R S Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printermodem connector RJ-11 Back Viewnetwork connector RJ-45 powered USB connectorConnects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device memory module cover Bottom Viewbattery-bay latch release batterypage 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 Battery Performance Using a BatteryCheck the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Low-Battery WarningClick Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by. or Hibernate ModeConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Key Combinations Using the KeyboardBattery Numeric KeypadPower Options Properties window see Configuring Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick2 In the Mouse Properties window Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaVolume Control Buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Volume Control WindowUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector Windows Vista 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control PanelMicrosoft Windows XP 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesWindows Vista 2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Microsoft Windows XPWindows Vista Using the Ambient Light Sensor4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Microsoft Windows XP1 ambient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XPWhat You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Wireless Local Area Network WLANChecking Your Wireless Network Card 1 Right-click Wireless Network Connection 2 Click PropertiesThe Order Confirmation for Your Computer Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband ModemConnecting to a WLAN Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections Completing the Connection to the WLAN Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WWANConnecting 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 Blanks Using CardsInstalling a PC Card or ExpressCard Card TypesUsing Cards ExpressCardRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockPasswords 1 gold contact pad2 smart card top Features Using a Primary/System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Type of PasswordUsing a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureClick Start→ All Programs→ Wave Systems Corp→ Getting Started Guide Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD continued Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support Utility1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings Dell Support UtilityClick Start→ My Computer. In Windows Vista Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors→ StartE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs4 See the program documentation for installation instructions 2 Select the program you want to remove2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External keyboard problemsThe computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters The computer does not start up2 Click Task Manager→ click Applications Other software problemsA program stops responding or crashes repeatedly A solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsGeneral Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard ProblemsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakersVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readableOverview System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensDiskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports System Setup Program Travel Tips Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Drivers2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Using the Drivers and Utilities CDFor Windows Vista Manually Reinstalling DriversFor Windows XP 2 Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager1 Click Start→ Help and Support 5 Click Driver→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating System2 Click Undo my last restoration→ Next Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Begin Using the Operating System CDEnabling System Restore Reinstalling Windows5 Press any key to select Boot from CD-ROM 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installationReinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsHard 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 securing clips 1 memory modulememory module cover 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card1 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 Technology3 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 PC Card SpecificationsProcessor System InformationMemory Ports and ConnectorsSpecifications Smart Card continuedAudio SpecificationsCommunications continued VideoDisplay Audio continuedTouch Pad BatterySpecifications KeyboardBattery continued AC AdapterPhysical Environmental Specifications Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Getting HelpAutoTech Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostics ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL 1 Visit support.dell.com Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayCDs and DVDs Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse Floppy DriveMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Affairs Company nameDell Inc Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & EnvironmentalGlossary 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