Dell PP04X User Manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D830

User’s Guide

Model PP04X

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information11
2 About Your Computer15
- Front View15
- Left Side View19
- Right Side View21
- Back View22
- Bottom View25
- Transferring Information to a New Computer26
3 Using a Battery29
- Battery Performance29
- Checking the Battery Charge30
- Conserving Battery Power31
- Power Management Modes31
  - Standby Mode31
  - Hibernate Mode32
- Configuring Power Management Settings34
- Charging the Battery34
- Replacing the Battery34
- Storing a Battery35
4 Using the Keyboard36
- Numeric Keypad36
- Key Combinations36
- Touch Pad38
  - Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick39
- Changing the Track Stick Cap39
5 Using Multimedia42
- Playing Cds or Dvds42
- Adjusting the Volume43
  - Volume Control Window43
  - Volume Control Buttons43
- Adjusting the Picture43
6 Using the Display44
- Adjusting Brightness44
- Switching the Video Image from Your Computer Display to a Projector44
- Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate44
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP45
  - Windows Vista45
- Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display46
- Microsoft ® Windows ® XP46
  - Windows Vista46
- Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays47
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® XP47
  - Windows Vista47
- Using the Ambient Light Sensor47
7 Setting up and Using Networks50
- Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable50
- Setting up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP50
- Setting up a Network in Microsoft Windows Vista51
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)51
- Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)55
- Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator57
- Internet Connection Firewall57
8 Using Cards60
- Card Types60
- Card Blanks60
- Extended Cards60
- Installing a PC Card or Expresscard60
  - PC Card61
  - Expresscard61
- Removing a Card or Blank62
9 Securing Your Computer64
- Security Cable Lock64
- Smart Cards64
  - About Smart Cards64
  - Installing a Smart Card65
- Passwords65
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)68
  - Enabling the TPM Feature68
- Security Management Software69
- Computer Tracking Software69
- If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen69
10 Troubleshooting72
- Diagnostic Lights72
  - Diagnostic Light Codes During POST72
- Dell Technical Update Service74
- Dell Diagnostics74
- Drive Problems79
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems80
  - Hard Drive Problems80
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems81
- Error Messages82
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems85
- Keyboard Problems85
  - External Keyboard Problems86
  - Unexpected Characters86
- Lockups and Software Problems86
- Memory Problems88
- Network Problems88
  - General88
- PC Card or Expresscard Problems89
- Power Problems89
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer90
  - Docking Power Considerations90
- Printer Problems91
- Scanner Problems91
- Sound and Speaker Problems92
- Video and Display Problems93
11 System Setup Program95
- Overview95
- Viewing the System Setup Screens95
- System Setup Screens96
- Commonly Used Settings96
  - Changing the Boot Sequence96
  - Changing COM Ports97
12 Traveling with Your Computer99
- Identifying Your Computer99
- Packing the Computer99
- Travel Tips100
  - Traveling by Air100
13 Reinstalling Software101
- Drivers101
- Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems104
- Restoring Your Operating System104
  - Using Microsoft Windows System Restore105
  - Using the Operating System CD106
14 Adding and Replacing Parts109
- Before You Begin109
- Hard Drive110
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell113
- Media Bay113
  - Removing the Device Security Screw113
  - Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices114
- Hinge Cover115
- Keyboard116
- Memory118
- Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card122
- Wireless Cards122
  - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards123
  - Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Cards125
- FCM (Flash Cache Module)126
- Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology128
- Coin-Cell Battery129
15 Dell™ Quickset132
16 Specifications134
17 Getting Help142
- Obtaining Assistance142
- Problems with Your Order144
- Product Information144
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit144
- Before You Call145
- Contacting Dell146
18 Appendix148
- Cleaning Your Computer148
- Macrovision Product Notice150
- FCC Notice (U.S. Only)150
  - FCC Class B150
Glossary152

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Dell PP04X Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	PP04X
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

About Your Computer

Battery and Power Management

Battery Performance

Power Management Modes

Network Setup and Configuration

Setting Up and Using Networks

Guides for wired and wireless network setup.

System Setup Program

Troubleshooting and Software Reinstallation

Troubleshooting

Covers diagnostic lights and common problem resolutions.

Reinstalling Software

Procedures for drivers and OS reinstallation.

Hardware Management

Adding and Replacing Parts

Instructions for component installation/removal.

Hard Drive Replacement

Detailed steps for replacing the hard drive.

Memory Installation

Guides for installing RAM modules.

Getting Help and Support

Obtaining Assistance

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