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