Dell Latitude D410 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Model PP06S Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your computer. For in

Back to Contents Page  Alert Standard Format (ASF) Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Distributed Management

 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen l Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your descript

Back to Contents Page  Wireless Local Area Network Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Overview Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Networ

1. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.  2. Ens

2. Double-click Network Connections.  3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If t

Back to Contents Page  Using Microsoft®Windows®XP Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Help and Support Center Microsoft®Windows®Classi

 2. In the left panel, click Switch to Classic View. Desktop Cleanup Wizard Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move pr

 4. On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next.  5. On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and clic

Setting Up a Home and Office Network  1. Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer or docking device.

Back to Contents Page  Using a Battery Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving B

Microsoft®Windows®Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on t

To enter standby mode: l Click Start® Shut Down® Stand by. or l Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properti

Replacing the Battery   To remove the battery:  1. Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to

Back to Contents Page UsingtheDell™D/Bay Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide About the Dell D/Bay Removing and Installing Devices When

 3. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.  4. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the D/

Back to Contents Page  Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume

When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: l Press <Fn> <PageUp> t

Back to Contents Page  Cleaning Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Driv

Back to Contents Page  About Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom V

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Back to Contents Page  Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics   When to Use t

1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.  2. Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If yo

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Back to Contents Page  Using the Display Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Dis

"extended desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively

Back to Contents Page  Reinstalling Software Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

3. Click System.  4. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.  5. Click Device Manager.  6. Right-click the device for whi

 8. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files.  9. When the name of the appropriate driver appe

 Undoing the Last System Restore  1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore.  2

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: ¡ Solid green: The battery is charging. ¡ Flashing green: T

 Booting From the Operating System CD  1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.  2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click E

 18. Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.  19. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.  20. R

Back to Contents Page  Finding Information Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship

l Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. l Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from

Back to Contents Page  After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Informati

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l Electronic Quote Service ap

Before You Call Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for technical assistance and

City Code: 11 Hardware and Warranty Support toll-free:0-800-444-0733 Hardware And Warranty Support Services toll-free:0-800-444-0724 Sales 0-810-444

China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Hardware and Warranty Support website: support.dell.com.cn  Hardware and Warranty Support E-mail: cn_

The green and blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Left View   security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 33 City Codes: (1) (4) Sales 0825004700 Fax 0825004701 Fax (calls from outside of France) 04997540

Switchboard 012044444 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Website: support.euro.dell.com  Home and Small B

Malaysia (Penang) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 60 City Code: 4 Hardware And Warranty Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and Electronics and

St. Kitts and Nevis General Support toll-free:1-877-441-4731 St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521 St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Support

Taiwan International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886  E-mail: [email protected]  Hardware and Warranty Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron, D

Back to Contents Page  Fax toll-free:1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired toll-free:1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-

Back to Contents Page  Glossary Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and ma

CD — compact disc — An optical form of storage media, typically used for audio and software programs. CD drive — A drive that uses optical technology

E ECC — error checking and correction — A type of memory that includes special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of

HTTP — hypertext transfer protocol — A protocol for exchanging files between computers connected to the Internet. Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency me

 D/Bay connector — Connects the computer to the Dell D/Bay.  USB connector  air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow thro

memory mapping — The process by which the computer assigns memory addresses to physical locations at start-up. Devices and software can then identify

PXE — pre-boot execution environment — A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to b

S-video TV-out — A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA — super-extended graphics array — A video standard for

write-protected — Files or media that cannot be changed. Use write-protection when you want to protect data from being changed or destroyed. To write-

Back to Contents Page  Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad

 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology)  Power Management  Speaker Functions  Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Func

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 

Back to Contents Page  Passwords Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide About Passwords Using a System Password Using an Administrator Pas

If you forget the system password and do not have an administrator password assigned, or if you have both a system and an administrator password assig

b. Click Start® Programs® Broadcom Security Platforms Tools. Then, click the icon for the Security Platform Initialization Wizard. c. Follow the i

smart card slot — Supports one smart card. For more information, see "Using Smart Cards."  PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a m

Back to Contents Page  Using PC Cards Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Installing

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manu

Back to Contents Page Dell™QuickSet Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Dell™QuickSetprovidesyouwitheasyaccesstoconfigureorviewth

Back to Contents Page  Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card 

 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer.  3. If the

a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b. Remov

 3. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.

 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the keyboard.  3. Remove the metal shield: a. Loosen the captive met

Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Be

c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.  5. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card

 video connector   AC adapter connector — Connects an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by

 To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:  1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer over, and rem

 3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface. b. Startin

Display   1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin."  2. Remove the two screws labeled "D" from the bottom of the c

 9. Lift the display away from the computer and lay it aside.  10. Fit the hinges of the replacement display onto the computer base.  11.

Coin-Cell Battery   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."  2. Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on

5. Place the double-sided tape on the replacement coin-cell battery.  6. Affix the replacement battery with the double-sided tape on the system bo

Back to Contents Page  Using the System Setup Program Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens Sys

l Diskette Drive l Modular Bay HDD l Internal HDD l CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and

Back to Contents Page  Using Smart Cards Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Smart Card

 battery-bay latch releases — Release the battery. See "Using a Battery" for instructions.  battery charge gauge — Provides information

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Back to Contents Page  Solving Problems Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support screen. Drive Problems   CD and DV

 Hard drive problems  E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems  l Ensure that the disc is inserted properly.  Allow the computer to cool before turn

Error Messages  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appea

Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable CD. Insert a CD.  Invalid configuration information-please run System

Keyboard Problems   External Keyboard problems   Seek error — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive.  Shutdown f

Unexpected characters Lockups and Software Problems   The computer does not start  The computer stops responding  A program stops responding  A

 A solid blue screen appears  Other software problems Memory Problems  Network Problems   Turnthecomputeroff— If you are unable to get

PC Card Problems  Power Problems   Checkthenetworkcableconnector— Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network

Back to Contents Page  Appendix Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Macrovision Prod

 Docking Power While the Computer Is Running If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock, or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of

Sound and Speaker Problems   No sound from the integrated speaker  No sound from external speakers  Unlockthescanner— Ensure that your scan

 No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems   If the display is blank Run the Dell Diagnostics.  Checkt

 If the display is difficult to read  If only part of the display is readable Back to Contents Page   Connect the computer directly to an electric

Back to Contents Page  Specifications Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide  Processor Processor type Intel® Pentium® M L1 cache 32-KB instruc

Interface internal AC'97 bus Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi (802.11b, 802.11b/g, or 80

Size:  Width 64.88 mm (2.55-inch) sensor-active area Height 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) rectangle  TrackStick X/Ypositionresolution(graphicstablemod

Back to Contents Page  Storage –40°to70°C(–40°to158°F)(both)  Physical Height 31.9 mm (1.3 inches) Width 278.0 mm (11.1 inches) Depth 238.0 m

Back to Contents Page Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your comp

Back to Contents Page  Travelling With Your Computer Dell™Latitude™D410User'sGuide Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 