Dell Latitude 120L User Manual

A Tour of Your Computer  Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View Front View   display latch release — Slide to

l Battery Status  l Battery Health  l Battery Tips Battery Status  The Battery Status tab displays the following icons and information about t

Reinstall the printer driver —  See the printer documentation for instructions. Scanner Problems  Check the printer documentation —  See the prin

Press <Fn><End> to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers.  Reinstall the sound (audio) driver —  See Reinstalling Drivers

 Check the mouse cable —  Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.  If you are usi

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.  Adjust the power properties —  Search

l Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button)  l Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button)  The bat

¡ Press the power button. ¡ Close the display. ¡ Press <Fn><Esc>.  To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display d

 This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. From the screen you can:  l Set the standby-mode password option.  l Enable or disable hibernat

¡ Choose no action. ¡ Enter standby mode. ¡ Enter hibernate mode. ¡ Shut down Windows and turn off the computer. Completing the Power Management

¡ Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do).  l Select how the computer will respond when you press <Fn><Esc>: ¡ Choose no actio

 To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Storing a Battery  Remove the battery when you store your computer for an e

Using ExpressCards  ExpressCard Types ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCard Types  For

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

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia  Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Playing a CD or D

 The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:  touch pad/touch pad buttons — Provides the functionality of a mouse.  spea

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

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Sonic® DigitalMedia Projects, and then click RecordNow Copy. 2. Under the Copy tab, click Disc Copy

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Using the Display  Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primar

 If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported val

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Finding Information  NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available

language for your computer, and click Submit. 5. Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System

Glossary   Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular c

DDR SDRAM — double-data-rate SDRAM — A type of SDRAM that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. DDR2 SDRAM — double-data-rate 2

 l Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.  l Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.  keyboard — The keyboard includes a numer

GUI — graphical user interface — Software that interacts with the user by means of menus, windows, and icons. Most programs that operate on the Window

monitor — The high-resolution TV-like device that displays computer output. mouse — A pointing device that controls the movement of the cursor on your

S ScanDisk — A Microsoft utility that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for errors. ScanDisk often runs when you restart the com

W W — watt — The measurement of electrical power. One W is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. WHr — watt-hour — A unit of measure commonly used to

Getting Help  Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You C

Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password.  l Electronic Support Service [email protected] [email protected]

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit  Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows: 1. Call Dell to obtain a R

 l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Plat

Fax 024819299 Switchboard 024819100 Bermuda General Support 1-800-342-0671 Bolivia General Support toll-free:800-10-0238 Brazil International A

Tech Fax 225372728 Switchboard 225372711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 45 Website: support.euro.dell.com  E-m

 USBconnectors  audio connectors   ExpressCard slot — Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot

Guyana General Support toll-free:1-877-270-4609 Hong Kong International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 852 Website: support.ap.dell.com  Technical

Large Corporate Accounts Sales (over 3500 employees) 044-556-3430 Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institution

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 E-mailCustomerCare(AustraliaandNewZealand):[email protected]  Customer Care toll-free:0800-

Switchboard 0117097700 Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 6046334810

Global Accounts Customer Care 01344373186 Home and Small Business Customer Care 08709060010 Corporate Customer Care 01344373185 Preferred Accou

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad  Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad Numeric Keypad   The numeric keypad functions like the numeric

Power Management Speaker Functions Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions  To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open

l To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twi

Setting Up a Home and Office Network  Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network (

 A WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate over the air waves as if they were connected with cables. In a WLAN, a radio communi

  Back View   AC adapter connector — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer.   TheACadapterconvertsACpowertotheDCpowerrequiredby

Connecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 1. Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to se

3. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.  If the Choose a wireless network window state

 l Location Profile Settings  l General Mobility Settings  You can use Location Profile Settings to create profiles for accessing the Internet w

Adding and Replacing Parts  Before You Begin Hard Drive CD/DVD Drive Memory Wireless Mini PCI Card Hinge Cover Keyboard Before You B

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your

3. Lift the cover off the computer and set it aside. 4. Slide the hard drive carrier away from the screw holes, and then use the tab to lift the

CD/DVD Drive 1. While the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device that you want to eje

 The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, both located on the bottom of the computer under the memory module/Mini PCI cover. DIMM A hold

a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle,

3. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step4. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the ante

  memory module/Mini PCI cover — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. For more information on replacing me

b. Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. Make sure the cable snaps onto the primary connector on the Mini PCI card.  5. Replace the

 5. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 6. To replace the hinge cover, insert the left edge of the cover into pla

1 keyboard 2 system board connector

Dell™QuickSetFeatures  Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Downloading the Dell

l Display  l System settings Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon  Right-click the icon to:  l Select Open to launch QuickSet.  l View Dell Qui

Securing Your Computer  Cable Lock Antitheft Devices Passwords Cable Lock Antitheft Devices  Youcanconnectacablelockantitheftdevicetot

When you first start your computer, you must assign a primary password at the prompt.  If you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer

 If the hard drive password, the external hard-drive password, and the primary password are the same, the computer prompts you only for the primary p

Setting Up Your Computer  Connecting to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Power Protection Device

Transferring Information to a New Computer  The Microsoft®Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data fr

Appendix  Cleaning Your Computer FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Macrovision Product Notice Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display  l

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD  To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the optional O

For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable  Your printer connects to your

Line Conditioners  Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Uninterruptible Power Supplies  A UPS protects

System Setup Program  Overview Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview  You can use system setup

setup. Commonly Used Options  Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect. Changing the Boot Sequence  The

Reinstalling Software  Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Drivers What Is a Driver?  A

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

4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 

1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Ens

Specifications       Processor Display System Information Keyboard ExpressCard Touch Pad Memory Battery Ports and Connector

1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undes

     Type v.92 56K MDC Controller Conexant CX11254/CX20493 Interface internal HDA bus Network adapter 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireles

    Size:  Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle Battery Type 4-cell lithium ion 6-cell lithium ion

Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):  Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured

Dell™Latitude™120L User's Guide                       Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms  For a

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Traveling With Your Computer  Identifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Travel Tips Identifying Your Computer  l Attach a name tag or bu

 l Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of portable computers. Tr

Solving Problems  Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics  If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups

l If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the Pre-boot System Assessment c

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  Ensure that Microsoft®Windows® recognizes the drive —  Click the Start button an

Using a Battery  Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Managem

 l Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.  l Ensure that the disk or disc is inserted properly. Hard drive problems

6. Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all commands r

The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. Reinsert the card or try another card. See Using ExpressCards.  Extended memory size has changed —  T

Keyboard controller failure —  For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mous

 Optional ROM bad checksum —  The optional ROM apparently failed. See Technical Assistance.  A required .DLL file was not found —  The program t

Keyboard Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. External keyboard problems  Check the keyboard cable —  S

The computer stops responding  Turn the computer off —  If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse

Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.  Scan the computer for spyware —  If you are experien

ExpressCard Problems  Check the ExpressCard —  Ensure that the ExpressCard is properly inserted into the connector.  Ensure that the card is recog

Test the electrical outlet —  Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.  Check the AC adapter