Model PP24L
User’s Guide
Dell Latitude D630/D630c
P/N HN566
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
August
3 Transferring Information to a New Computer
Contents
Hibernate Mode
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Activating the Security Management Software
Using a Primary or System Password
Using the Security Management Software
Contents
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
12 Intel Active Management Technology
Microsoft Windows XP
Travel Tips
Quick Reference Guide
Finding Information
Drivers and Utilities Media
These labels are located on your computer
Service Tag and Express Service Code
Microsoft Windows License Label
Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
To download Notebook System Software
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go
Dell QuickSet Help
How to reinstall my operating system
Systems Management Administrator’s Guide
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on page
Front View
About Your Computer
Turns 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
N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ
Back View
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Connect the telephone line to the modem connector
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Bottom View
About Your Computer
About Your Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring Information to a New Computer
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next
3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings
1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
8 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 complete
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Battery Performance
Using a Battery
Charge Gauge
Checking the Battery Charge
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
Low-Battery Warning
Conserving Battery Power
Hibernate Mode
Power Management Modes
Standby and Sleep Mode
Accessing Power Options Properties
Configuring Power Management Settings
Charging the Battery
Storing a Battery
Replacing the Battery
Battery Errors
Using a Battery
Key Combinations
Using the Keyboard
Battery
Numeric Keypad
Power Options Properties window see Accessing Power
Power Management
Display Functions
Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions
Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
Changing the Track Stick Cap
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
1 ambient light sensor
Switching the Video Image
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
Dual Independent Display Mode
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Setting Up and Using Networks
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Wireless Local Area Network
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
Setting Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
Microsoft Windows Firewall
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
Playing Media
Using Multimedia
Copying Media
Using Blank Media
How to Copy Media
Helpful Tips
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution
ExpressCards
Using Cards
Card Types
PC Cards
PC Card
Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard
Extended Cards
ExpressCards
Removing a Card or Blank
Using Cards
Smart Card
Securing Your Computer
Security Cable Lock
2 smart card top
Installing a Smart Card
About Smart Cards
1 gold contact pad
About Passwords
Passwords
Using a Primary or System Password
Using a Hard Drive Password
Using an Administrator Password
Security Management Software
Enabling the TPM Feature
Trusted Platform Module TPM
Activating the Security Management Software
Using the Security Management Software
Computer Tracking Software
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
If the computer belongs to a company, notify the security office of the company
Mouse
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
Touch Pad
CDs and DVDs
Floppy Drive
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Dell Technical Update Service
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Dell Support Utility
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Drive Problems
Media drive problems
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Hard drive problems
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray
2 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 Problems
External Keyboard problems
Keyboard Problems
The computer stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Unexpected characters
The computer does not start up
A solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Other software problems
General
Network Problems
Wireless Local Area Network WLAN
Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network
PC Card Problems
Power Problems
Docking Power Considerations
Printer Problems
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
No sound from integrated speakers
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from external speakers
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
No sound from headphones
If the display is difficult to read
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
If only part of the display is readable
Intel Active Management Technology
Out-of-Band Management
Unsupported AMT Features
Intel Active Management Technology
Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing the System Setup Screens
System Setup Screens
Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
Changing COM Ports
Changing Printer Modes
System Setup Program
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
What Is a Driver?
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
Microsoft Windows Vista
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Using the Operating System Media
Dell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media
Reinstalling Software
Turning Off Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page
Keyboard
Hinge Cover
1 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 Card
a Disconnect the WLAN card from any attached cables
2 antenna cable connectors
Mobile Broadband Card
2 antenna cables
Adding and Replacing Parts
a Disconnect the Mobile Broadband card from any attached cables
1 Mobile Broadband card
c 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 Card
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay
Hard Drive
1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page
2 Remove the hard drive screws on the bottom of the computer
Removing Media Bay Devices
Media Bay
FCM Flash Cache Module
metal securing brackets
1 FCM card
Dell QuickSet
Dell QuickSet
Travel Tips
Traveling With Your Computer
Identifying Your Computer
Packing the Computer
Traveling by Air
Intel GM965 Express chipset for integrated
Specifications
32 KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per
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standard D-Dock connector for devices such
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board
Display
protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding
Battery continued Charge time approximate
UPEK TCS3 TouchStrip strip sensor with
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148 Specifications
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Getting Help
DellConnect
Online Services
Product Information
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Before You Call
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Getting Help
FCC Class B
Appendix
FCC Notice U.S. Only
Macrovision Product Notice
Glossary
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SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory