Dell Latitude D810 User Manual

Dell™Latitude™D810 User's Guide  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms,

Appendix  Macrovision Product Notice FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Macrovision Product Notice  This product incorporates copyright protection technol

Using the System Setup Program  Overview Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screen Commonly Used Options Overview  You can use s

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

Enabling the Infrared Sensor 1. Under the Onboard Devices category, press <Enter> to select the Fast IR setting, and press the right-arrow or le

Using Smart Cards  About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card About Smart Cards  Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with intern

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Specifications         Processor SystemInformation PCCard SmartCard Memory PortsandConnectors Communications Vide

    and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) S-video TV-out 7-pin mini-DIN connector for S-video composite video, and S/PDIF (TV/digital audio-adapter cab

      WSXGA+ 5.5 W (max) WUXGA 6.0 W (max) Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Number of keys 87 (U.S. a

   Physical Height 41.8 mm (1.6 inches) Width 361.2 mm (14.2 inches) Depth 260.4 mm (10.3 inches) NOTE: The Latitude D810 comes in two different

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

l Model number: PP15L  l Company name: Dell Inc. One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 

l If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is company-owned—to speed your passage thr

Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network  Determining Your Network Type  Wireless networks fall into two categories—infrastructure networks and

2. Click to select the network you want to configure, and then click Connect or double-click the network name in the list. If you select a secure ne

Using Microsoft®Windows®XP  Help and Support Center  The Help and Support Center provides help with Windows XP and offers other support and educa

Your computer is set up to use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard to move programs that are not frequently used to a designated folder 7 days after you first

 To copy data from the old computer: 1. On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2. On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP s

2. On the Where are the files and settings? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Follow the in

Internet Connection Firewall  The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer

Alert Standard Format (ASF)   Alert Standard Format (ASF) is a Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) management standard that specifies "pr

Using a Battery  Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.  The Battery Meter window displays status, charge le

Charging the Battery  When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical out

Using the Module Bay  About the Module Bay About the Device Security Screw Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off 

1. If the device security screw is installed, remove it. 2. Press the device latch release. 3. Pull the device out of the module bay.  4. Push th

5. Push the new device into the bay until it clicks. The operating system automatically recognizes the device. 6. Press the device latch release.

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Module Bay Devices  Playing a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a

About Your Computer  Determining Your Computer's Configuration Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Bottom View  Ba

For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window.  The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, includi

Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device  Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the TV/digital audio adapter cabl

1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-o

1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-o

1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-o

1. Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2. Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-o

Setting Up the Dolby Headphone 1. Double-click the Intervideo Win DVD icon on the Windows desktop. 2. Click the Properties icon. 3. Click the Dolby

Cleaning Your Computer  Computer, Keyboard, and Display  l Use a can of compressed air to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your compu

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

3. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>. 4. Select the CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive option from the CD boot

  display latch — Keeps the display closed.  display — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display."  power bu

Using the Display  Adjusting Brightness Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Dual Independent Display Mode Large Desktop D

Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference.  If you choose a resolution or color

Microsoft Windows 2000  The Windows 2000 operating system does not natively support dual independent display (extended desktop) mode on your computer

Reinstalling Software  Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft®Windows®XP System Restore Reinstalling Mi

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then, click Control Panel. 2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click S

If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you can use the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the new device driver

Using Microsoft®Windows®XP System Restore  The Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer

Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®XP Before You Begin  If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a

7. Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8. At the Computer Name and Administrator Pa

7. When the Regional Settings window appears, select your region, and then click Next. 8. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your S

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

Finding Information  NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.NOTE: Additional information may ship with

l Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers l Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the op

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 support.dell.com (technical support)  l premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large busi

Corporate Sales 024819100 Fax 024819299 Switchboard 024819100 Bermuda General Support 1-800-342-0671 Bolivia General Support toll-free:800-1

Country Code: 420 Customer Care 225372707 Fax 225372714 Tech Fax 225372728 Switchboard 225372711 Denmark (Copenhagen) International Access Code: 0

Grenada General Support toll-free:1-866-540-3355 Guatemala General Support 1-800-999-0136 Guyana General Support toll-free:1-877-270-4609 Hong Kong

Public Sales (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions) 044-556-1469 Global Segment Japan 044-556-3469 Individual User

Left Side View   processor fan air vent — Computers use internal fans to create airflow through the vents. This helps prevent overheating.  secu

International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 E-mail (Australia): [email protected]  Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers)

Southeast Asian and Pacific Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 6046334810 Spain (Madrid) Internati

Health Customer Care 01344373194 Home and Small Business Sales 08709074000 Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344860456 Home and Small Business Fax

Glossary  A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  K  L  M  N  O  P  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Z   Terms in this Glossary are provided for info

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

hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal

network adapter — A chip that provides network capabilities. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card

software packages. Setup program differs from system setup. shortcut — An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders,

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-

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad  Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Numeric Keypad   The numeric key

PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more infor

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

 l To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.  l To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or u

Passwords  About Passwords Using a Primary/System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Assigning an Asset

 The administrator password is designed to give system administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration. The a

 Download the Dell Portables Asset Tag utility from the support.dell.com website to create bootable media (such as a bootable CD, floppy disk, or USB

To use one of the asset tag options (see the following table): 1. Boot the computer using the bootable media you created in "Assigning an Asset T

Using PC Cards  PC Card Types PC Card Blanks Extended PC Cards Installing a PC Card Removing a PC Card or Blank PC Card Types  See "

2. Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its connector. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. C

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  air vent — Computers use internal fans to create airflow through the vents. This helps prevent overheating.  infrared sensor — Lets you transf

Power Management  Power Management Tips Power Management Wizard Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Power Management Tips  l Co

¡ 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 acti

Standby Mode  Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Whe

The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power. 

1. Click Advanced and then click one of the following options: l Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control l Remove flag icon (from the notificati

Solving Problems  Drive Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a

If you cannot eject the optical drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Pro

Error Messages  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.  If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operat

Error reading PCMCIA card — The computer cannot identify the PC Card. Reinsert the card or try another PC Card.  Extended memory size has changed — T

Keyboard Problems  No boot device available — The computer cannot find the hard drive. If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive i

 serial connector  video connector  AC adapter connector — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC power instead of bat

 Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the various checks. External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Lockups and Software Proble

A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears 

Memory Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Network Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you compl

Power Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer  Your computer is desi

 If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC a

Sound and Speaker Problems  Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. No sound from integrated speakers No sound from externa

No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display Problems  Disconnectheadphonesfromtheheadphoneconnector— Sound from

 Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks. If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the d

  Connect an external monitor — 1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer and the mo

Dell™QuickSetFeatures  Clicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon  Dell QuickSet runs fr

 battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Batte

Adding and Replacing Parts  Before You Begin Memory Modem Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology C

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 computer

3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each e

7. Turn on the computer.  As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 

6. Replace the keyboard. a. Reconnect the keyboard connector to the system board. b. Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard back into their

4. Connect the modem cable to the modem. 5. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 6. Ins

b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector

6. Replace the cover. Hard Drive  To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. T

7. Install the operating system for your computer. For instructions, see Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP. 8. Install the drivers and utilities fo

3. Remove the screw. 4. Pull the card out of the system board connector. 5. Remove the card from the computer and set it aside. 6. Attach the new c