Dell Latitude D630 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Latitude™ D630/D630cUser’s GuideModel PP24L

10Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Microsoft Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Microsof

100 TroubleshootingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionNo memory modules are detected.• If two or more memory modules are installed,

Troubleshooting 101Dell™ Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware upd

102 TroubleshootingWhen to Use the Dell DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Pr

Troubleshooting 103 NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Driver

104 Troubleshooting7When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.Dell Diagnostics Main Menu1After the Dell Diagnostics

Troubleshooting 1054When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media.5When

106 Troubleshooting3Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start men

Troubleshooting 107TEST THE DRIVE —• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.• Insert a

108 TroubleshootingIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound• Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running.• Ensure t

Troubleshooting 109CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION.CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK.CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK.USE A DIFFERENT

1116 Dell™ QuickSet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17717 Traveling With Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Identifying

110 TroubleshootingSCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE —If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or

Troubleshooting 111DRIVE NOT READY —The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay

112 Troubleshootingdown the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard-Dis

Troubleshooting 113MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR —The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a uti

114 Troubleshooting1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.2Click Add or Remove Programs.3Select the program you want to remove.4Click Remove

Troubleshooting 115X:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY —Insert a disk into the drive and try again.WARNING: BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW —The

116 TroubleshootingCHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE —Shut down the computer. Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the c

Troubleshooting 117Unexpected charactersDISABLE THE NUMERIC KEYPAD —Press <Num Lk> to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instea

118 TroubleshootingA program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating systemRUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —The Program Compatib

Troubleshooting 119program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search fo

12Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

120 TroubleshootingGeneralCHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the b

Troubleshooting 121CHECK THE STATUS IN THE DELL MOBILE BROADBAND CARD UTILITY —Click the icon on the Windows desktop to launch the utility. Check the

122 TroubleshootingENSURE THAT THE CARD IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS —Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that the

Troubleshooting 123CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE —If the battery temperature is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up.TEST THE ELECTRICAL

124 TroubleshootingAC Power Loss While the Computer Is DockedIf a computer loses AC power while docked to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer

Troubleshooting 125 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

126 TroubleshootingREINSTALL THE SOUND (AUDIO) DRIVER —See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140.No sound from external speakersE

Troubleshooting 1272Click Mouse.3Try adjusting the settings.CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for da

128 TroubleshootingIf the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is reco

Troubleshooting 129RUN THE VIDEO DIAGNOSTICS TESTS —If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completel

Finding Information 131Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m

130 Troubleshooting

Intel® Active Management Technology 13113Intel® Active Management Technology NOTE: iAMT is available for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with iAMT ca

132 Intel® Active Management TechnologyAdvanced Functionality NOTE: Additional management software is required for the following features.• Ability t

Intel® Active Management Technology 133•Set iAMT modes• Set iAMT configuration modesTo view the MEBx setup screen, press <Ctrl-P> during system

134 Intel® Active Management Technology NOTE: You must always set Idle Timeout to 0x0. NOTE: You can select the Remote Firmware Update option and the

System Setup Program 13514System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the s

136 System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens1Turn on (or restart) your computer.2When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately

System Setup Program 137• Internal HDD• Optical DriveDuring the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device

138 System Setup ProgramChanging Printer ModesSet the Parallel Mode option according to the type of printer or device connected to the parallel connec

Reinstalling Software 13915Reinstalling SoftwareDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyb

14 Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here• A diagnostic program for my computer• Drivers for my computer • My device documentation•

140 Reinstalling Software2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System.3In the System Properties window, click the Hardw

Reinstalling Software 141•Sound Card - Enables and enhances the audio controller. •Modem - Enables and enhances the modem. •Wireless Network Card - En

142 Reinstalling SoftwareUsing the Drivers and Utilities MediaIf using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating Sy

Reinstalling Software 143Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, rei

144 Reinstalling SoftwareUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter ToolIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but

Reinstalling Software 145Using Microsoft® Windows® System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to ret

146 Reinstalling SoftwareUndoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any

Reinstalling Software 147 NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive

148 Reinstalling Software7Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Adding and Replacing Parts 14916Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components

Finding Information 15• How to set up my computer• Basic troubleshooting information• How to run the Dell Diagnostics• How to open my computerQuick Re

150 Adding and Replacing PartsThe computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.2Ensure that the computer and any attached d

Adding and Replacing Parts 1515Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board

152 Adding and Replacing PartsHinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod

Adding and Replacing Parts 1535Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Keyboard CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure

154 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when remo

Adding and Replacing Parts 155 NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components.3Carefully

156 Adding and Replacing Parts6Disconnect the card from the cable and remove the card from the computer.Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before performing

Adding and Replacing Parts 1574Remove the battery connector from the connector on the system board.5Being careful not to break the plastic, slightly r

158 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from

Adding and Replacing Parts 1594If you are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module:aUse your fingertips to carefully

16 Finding Information• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft® Windows® LicenseThese labels

160 Adding and Replacing PartsTo add or replace a memory module in the DIMM B connector: NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connect

Adding and Replacing Parts 161 NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.

162 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.4Ground yourself and install the ne

Adding and Replacing Parts 1635Replace the cover. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover t

164 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent damage to the connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips. 4If a WLAN card is not alre

Adding and Replacing Parts 1655To install a WLAN card:aMove any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card.bAlign the WLAN card wit

166 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damaging the WLAN card, never place cables on top of or under the card. NOTE: Your WLAN card may have

Adding and Replacing Parts 167If you ordered a Mobile Broadband card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any

168 Adding and Replacing PartsbUse your fingertips to carefully spread apart the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.cSlide and lift t

Adding and Replacing Parts 169 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mobile Broadband card, never place cables on top of or under the card and ensure that yo

Finding Information 17• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions• Communi

170 Adding and Replacing Parts1Remove the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47). NOTICE: Do not touch the SIM card connectors to

Adding and Replacing Parts 171 NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee comp

172 Adding and Replacing Parts6Replace and tighten the screws.7Use the Operating System media to install the operating system for your computer (see &

Adding and Replacing Parts 173Media Bay NOTE: If the device locking screw is not present, you can remove and install devices while the computer is ru

174 Adding and Replacing Parts4Pull the device out of the media bay.To install a device, push the new device into the bay until it clicks into place.F

Adding and Replacing Parts 1757Lift the card out of its connector.1 FCM card 2 antennae cables (2) 3 metal securing brackets (2)132

176 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure the two antenna cables are not under the card. The antenna cables are design

Dell™ QuickSet 17717Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer.Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configur

178 Dell™ QuickSet

Traveling With Your Computer 17918Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer• Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.• Write do

18 Finding Information• Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing env

180 Traveling With Your Computer• Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely.• Avoid packing the co

Traveling With Your Computer 181Traveling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through a metal detector. Send the computer through an X-ray machin

182 Traveling With Your Computer

Specifications 18319Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start

184SpecificationsPC CardCardBus controller O2Micro OZ711EZ1(PC Cards and 34-mm ExpressCards; support for USB ExpressCard through adapter in PC Card sl

Specifications 185EMV level level 1 certifiedWHQL certification PC/SCCompatibility compatible within a PKI environmentInsert/eject cycles certified fo

186SpecificationsVideo NOTE: Your Dell™ Latitude™ D630 computer has both integrated and discrete video options.Video type: integrated and discrete on

Specifications 187Diagonal358.14 mm (14.1 inches)Operating angle 0° (closed) to 180°Viewing angles:WXGA Horizontal40/40°WXGA Vertical15/30°WXGA+ Horiz

188SpecificationsSize protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycapsBatteryType 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (85 WHr)6-cell "smart"

Specifications 189Charge time (approximate):Computer offfor standard 6-cell battery:approximately 1 hour to 80 % capacityapproximately 2 hours to 100%

Finding Information 19• How to reinstall my operating systemOperating System MediaNOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship wi

190SpecificationsStorage–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Fingerprint Reader (optional)Type UPEK TCS3 TouchStrip™ strip sensor with CMOS active capacitive p

Specifications 191Altitude (maximum):Operating–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)Storage–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)Airborne contaminant level

192Specifications

Getting Help 19320Getting HelpObtaining AssistanceIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and

194 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer ServiceDell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. Our supp

Getting Help [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only)[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only)• Dell Marketing

196 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visi

Getting Help 197Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 198). If possible, turn on your computer

198 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:

Getting Help 199Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conn

2Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicate

20 Finding Information

200 Getting Help

Appendix 20121AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an

202 AppendixIf necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The followin

Glossary 203GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic

204 Glossarybit — The smallest unit of data interpreted by your computer.Bluetooth® wireless technology — A wireless technology standard for short-ran

Glossary 205CD-RW/DVD drive — A drive, sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that can read CDs and DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R

206 Glossarycan speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers that use disk striping generally allow the user to select the data

Glossary 207ECP — extended capabilities port — A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP

208 Glossaryyour user identity to help secure your computer. folder — A term used to describe space on a disk or drive where files are organized and g

Glossary 209Hz — hertz — A unit of frequency measurement that equals 1 cycle per second. Computers and electronic devices are often measured in kilohe

About Your Computer 212About Your ComputerFront View15210611412381397

210 Glossarybytes.key combination — A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time.kHz — kilohertz — A measurement of frequency that

Glossary 211memory address — A specific location where data is temporarily stored in RAM.memory mapping — The process by which the computer assigns me

212 Glossarysetup options that you can set.Ooptical drive — A drive that uses optical technology to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Exa

Glossary 213continues the start-up.processor — A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred

214 GlossaryRPM — revolutions per minute — The number of rotations that occur per minute. Hard drive speed is often measured in rpm.RTC — real time cl

Glossary 215S/PDIF — Sony/Philips Digital Interface — An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of audio from one file to another without

216 Glossaryexample, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to unde

Glossary 217combination with the monitor—for your computer.video memory — Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions. Video mem

218 Glossaryyou want to protect data from being changed or destroyed. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab to the open

22 About Your ComputerDEVICE STATUS LIGHTS1 display latch 2 display3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad7 fingerprint reader (o

About Your Computer 23If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:– Solid green: The battery is charging.– F

24 About Your ComputerKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:POWER BUTTON — Press the power button t

About Your Computer 25light environments. Press the <Fn> and left-arrow keys to enable or disable the sensor ("Using the Ambient Light Sens

26 About Your ComputerAUDIO CONNECTORSSMART CARD SLOT (WITH BLANK)—Supports one smart card. Smart cards provide a variety of functions, including secu

About Your Computer 27WI-FI CATCHER™ LIGHT — The light operates as follows:– Flashing green: Searching for networks– Solid green: Strong network found

28 About Your ComputerRight Side ViewMEDIA BAY — Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ modul

About Your Computer 29 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-ai

3Contents1 Finding Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21F

30 About Your ComputerMODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11)USB CONNECTORSSERIAL CONNECTORVIDEO CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTORConnect the telephone line to the modem

About Your Computer 31The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer tur

32 About Your ComputerBottom ViewBATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE — Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge

About Your Computer 33DEVICE LOCKING SCREW — If present, locks devices, such as an optical drive, in place.DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR — Lets you attach

34 About Your Computer

Transferring Information to a New Computer 353Transferring Information to a New ComputerYou can use your operating system wizards to help you transfer

36 Transferring Information to a New ComputerFor transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You

Transferring Information to a New Computer 378Click Finish.To transfer data to the new computer:1On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new

38 Transferring Information to a New Computer3In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media)

Transferring Information to a New Computer 39Microsoft Windows Vista®Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista1Insert the Easy Transfer Cable for Windows

4Low-Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Power

40 Transferring Information to a New Computer9Select Yes.The computer reboots and the transfer is complete.

Using a Battery 414Using a BatteryBattery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Gu

42 Using a Battery• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applicatio

Using a Battery 43Microsoft® Windows® Power MeterThe Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-clic

44 Using a BatteryLow-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connec

Using a Battery 45Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep ModeStandby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the

46 Using a BatteryTo manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn of f computer, press and hold <Shift>, and click Hibernate.F

Using a Battery 47Charging the BatteryWhen you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an

48 Using a Battery2Ensure that the computer is turned off.3Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery fro

Using the Keyboard 495Using the KeyboardNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the ke

5Switching the Video Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57D

50 Using the KeyboardKey CombinationsSystem FunctionsBatteryDisplay FunctionsPower Management<Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the Task Mana

Using the Keyboard 51Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, cl

52 Using the Keyboard• To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.• To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the

Using the Keyboard 531Open the Control Panel, and then click Mouse. For information about the Control Panel, access the Help and Support Center (click

54 Using the Keyboard

Using the Display 556Using the DisplayAdjusting BrightnessWhen a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the bri

56 Using the DisplayThe ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is shipped to you. If you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any

Using the Display 57Switching the Video ImageWhen you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached a

58 Using the DisplayDual Independent Display ModeYou can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as an extension of your d

Using the Display 59Swapping Primary and Secondary DisplaysTo swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external

68 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Playing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73C

60 Using the Display

Setting Up and Using Networks 617Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Intern

62 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communicat

Setting Up and Using Networks 63Wireless Local Area NetworkA wireless local area network (WLAN) is a series of interconnected computers that communica

64 Setting Up and Using NetworksIf Wireless Network Connection appears, you have a wireless network card. To view detailed information about the wirel

Setting Up and Using Networks 65 NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before you continue with the network

66 Setting Up and Using NetworksThis section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names

Setting Up and Using Networks 67For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless networ

68 Setting Up and Using NetworksMobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)A Mobile Broadband network, also known as a Wireless Wide Area Network

Setting Up and Using Networks 69• Your order confirmation• Microsoft Windows Help and Support CenterTo check your Mobile Broadband card in the Windows

7About Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Using a Primary (or System) Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Using an Ad

70 Setting Up and Using Networks2Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen.Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband

Setting Up and Using Networks 71Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network LocatorThe wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locat

72 Setting Up and Using Networks

Using Multimedia 738Using MultimediaPlaying Media NOTICE: Do not press down on the media tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when yo

74 Using Multimedia3Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a module that shipp

Using Multimedia 75For more information on playing media, click Help on the CD or DVD player (if available).Copying Media NOTE: Ensure that you obser

76 Using MultimediaWhen prompted, insert a blank media into the drive and click OK.•If you have two media drives, select the drive into which you have

Using Multimedia 77DVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips•Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Rox

78 Using Multimedia• See the Sonic website at sonic.com for additional information.Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not

Using Multimedia 79Adjusting the PictureIf an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and pre

8Clicking the Dell Support Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Drive Pro

80 Using Multimedia

Using Cards 819Using Cards NOTE: Electrical and electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If a substantial ESD occurs, the d

82 Using CardsCard BlanksYour computer shipped with a plastic blank installed in the card slots. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other parti

Using Cards 83The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to l

84 Using CardsRemoving a Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

Securing Your Computer 8510Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock NOTE: Your computer does not ship with a security cable lock.A security cable lo

86 Securing Your ComputerSmart Card NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see "Traveling With Your Computer"

Securing Your Computer 872Slide the smart card into the smart card slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. The smart card will prot

88 Securing Your Computer NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for data in your computer or hard drive. However, they are not foolproof

Securing Your Computer 89• It is recommended that you do not write down passwords. If you do write it down, however, ensure that the password is store

9Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 Securing Your ComputerWhen you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in system setup. The Configure Setup opt

Securing Your Computer 91If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the computer tries to start from another bootable device if the B

92 Securing Your ComputercUnder TPM Security, select On.dPress <Esc> to exit the setup program. eIf prompted, click Save/Exit.2Activate the TPM

Securing Your Computer 93cIn the drop-down menu, select Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite and press <Enter> to create the icons for the software componen

94 Securing Your Computer• Contact Dell customer service to report the missing computer. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the na

9511Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information

96Touch Pad1Shut down and turn off your computer.2Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets.3Remove any inst

97Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from opera

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Troubleshooting 9912TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions