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Dell manual User’s Guide, Dell Latitude D630/D630c, Model PP24L

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Dell™ Latitude™ D630/D630c

User’s Guide

Model PP24L

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Dell manual User’s Guide, Dell Latitude D630/D630c, Model PP24L

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Dell Latitude D630/D630c User’s GuideModel PP24L August Notes, Notices, and CautionsP/N HN566 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer ContentsHibernate Mode Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Using the Security Management Software Using a Primary or System PasswordContents Activating the Security Management SoftwareIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media12 Intel Active Management Technology Microsoft Windows XP Travel Tips Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationQuick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Express Service CodeThese labels are located on your computer To download Notebook System Software Dell Support Website - support.dell.com2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go Dell Support UtilitySystems Management Administrator’s Guide How to reinstall my operating systemFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on page Dell QuickSet HelpFront View About Your ComputerTurns on when the computer reads or writes data Off The battery is adequately charged or the computer is turned off Left Side View Attach headphones or speakers to the connector Right Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S Back ViewN E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connect the telephone line to the modem connector Page Bottom View About Your Computer About Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New Computer1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista8 Select Close You are prompted to restart the computer Transferring Information to a New Computer 9 Select Yes The computer reboots and the transfer is completeTransferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerStandby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Storing a Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery Errors Using a Battery Battery Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power Options Properties window see Accessing PowerTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Switching the Video Image1 ambient light sensor Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Wireless Local Area Network Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Connecting to a WLAN 1 Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkMicrosoft Windows Firewall Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorPlaying Media Using MultimediaCopying Media Using Blank Media How to Copy MediaHelpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen ResolutionCard Types Using CardsPC Cards ExpressCardsExtended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card ExpressCards Removing a Card or BlankUsing Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Card About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card1 gold contact pad 2 smart card topAbout Passwords PasswordsUsing a Primary or System Password Using a Hard Drive Password Using an Administrator PasswordTrusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Activating the Security Management SoftwareIf the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad MouseCDs and DVDs Floppy DriveDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options Error Messages H A R D - D I S K D R I V E F A I L U R E - The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive see Hard drive problems on page 82, and boot the computer from media. Then shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page 2 Click Add or Remove Programs 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware IEEE 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingOther software problems Memory ProblemsA solid blue screen appears Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Network ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network GeneralPC Card Problems Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Intel Active Management Technology Out-of-Band Management Unsupported AMT Features Intel Active Management Technology Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceChanging COM Ports Changing Printer ModesSystem Setup Program What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer Microsoft Windows XP Using the Hardware Troubleshooter ToolRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreMicrosoft Windows Vista Using the Operating System Media Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media Reinstalling Software Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page Keyboard Hinge Cover1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery Memory 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 2 memory module captive screw 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module 2 antenna cables Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Carda Disconnect the WLAN card from any attached cables 2 antenna cable connectors Mobile Broadband Carda Disconnect the Mobile Broadband card from any attached cables Adding and Replacing Parts1 Mobile Broadband card 2 antenna cablesc Slide and lift the Mobile Broadband card out of its connector 1 Remove the battery see Replacing the Battery on page Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay 2 Remove the hard drive screws on the bottom of the computer FCM Flash Cache Module Media BayRemoving Media Bay Devices metal securing brackets 1 FCM card Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air 32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per SpecificationsIntel GM965 Express chipset for integrated w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m standard D-Dock connector for devices such10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Display protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding Battery continued Charge time approximate UPEK TCS3 TouchStrip strip sensor with w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 148 SpecificationsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online ServicesAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDiagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Contacting Dell Getting Help Getting Help FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory