Dell PP04X User's Guide

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Latitude™ D531User’s GuideModel PP04XDownloaded from LpManual.com Manuals

10 Contents19 Specifications20 AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149FCC Class B. . . . . . .

100 System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens NOTE: For information about a specific item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Hel

System Setup Program 101Performing a One-Time BootYou can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also u

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Reinstalling Software 10314Reinstalling SoftwareDriversWhat Is a Driver?A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyb

104 Reinstalling Softwarewww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the compute

Reinstalling Software 105In most cases, the media starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD or DVD drive dir

106 Reinstalling Softwarewww.dell.com | support.dell.com1Click the Windows Vista start button → Help and Support.2Ty p e hardware troubleshooter in

Reinstalling Software 1072In the search box type System Restore and press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are

108 Reinstalling Softwarewww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items:•Dell™ Operating System media•Dell Drivers

Reinstalling Software 1094 Network Interface Card (NIC) Enables and enhances the network controller.5 Sound Device Enables and enhances the audio cont

Finding Information 111Finding Information NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.Some features or media may be optional and may no

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Before You Begin 11115Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You BeginThis section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your co

112 Before You BeginThe computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.2Ensure that the computer and all attached devices

Before You Begin 1137Remove the main battery:aSlide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer.bRemove the battery from the battery b

114 Before You Begin CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: T

Before You Begin 1157See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 106 to install the operating system for your computer.8Use the Drivers an

116 Before You Begin3Insert a scribe into the indent to carefully pry up the hinge cover on the right side.4Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right

Before You Begin 117The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A is located on top of the computer under the keyboard, and DIMM B is l

118 Before You Begin NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. If the memory module is not installed proper

Before You Begin 119•In the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button → Help and Support→ Computer Information.

12 Finding Information• How to set up my computer• How to care for my computer• Basic troubleshooting information• How to run the Dell Diagnostics• Er

120 Before You Begin NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMMA” before

Before You Begin 121•In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Properties→ General.•In the

122 Before You BeginbRelease the card by pushing the metal securing bracket away from the card until the card pops up slightly.1 antenna cables1Downlo

Before You Begin 123cSlide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector. NOTICE: The card connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If yo

124 Before You BeginKeyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informati

Before You Begin 125 NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into t

126 Before You Begin4 Pull the cable connector from the card connector. NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card ca

Before You Begin 1273Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and ease the battery out of the compartm

128 Before You BeginRemoving the Device Security ScrewIf the device security screw is installed, you must remove the screw to remove the device from t

Before You Begin 1294Pull the device out of the media bay.5Push the new device into the media bay until it clicks.6If you swapped the device with the

Finding Information 13• Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License LabelService Tag and Microsoft® Windows® LicenseThese labels

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Dell™ QuickSet 13116Dell™ QuickSet NOTE: This feature may not be available on your computer.Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configur

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Traveling With Your Computer 13317Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer• Attach a name tag or business card to the computer.• Write do

134 Traveling With Your ComputerTravel Tips NOTICE: Do not move the computer while using the optical drive to prevent loss of data. NOTICE: Do not ch

18Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all e

DellConnectDellConnect is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband con

AutoTech ServiceDell's automated support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers abou

Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused at Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you.Before You Call NOTE: Have yo

Getting Help 139 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.Diagnostics Checklist

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

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Specifications 14119SpecificationsProcessorProcessor type AMD Turion™ 64 Single Core processors orAMD Turion 64 X2 Dual Core processors orAMD Sempron™

142 SpecificationsCards supported 3.3-V and 5-V PC Cards1.5-V ExpressCards (with adapter)PC Card connector size 68 pinsData width (maximum) PCMCIA 16

Specifications 143Docking D/Port advanced port replicatorD/Dock compatible (PCI connector not supported)CommunicationsModem:Ty p ev.92 56K MDCControll

144 SpecificationsTV support NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes (through Dell™ D/Port advanced port replicator only)AudioAudio type High Defin

Specifications 145Pixel pitch:WXGA0.2588 mm(15.4-inch display)Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical):WXGA5.0 W (maximum)Controls Brightnes

146 SpecificationsCharge time (approximate):Computer on2.5 hoursComputer offapproximately 1 hour for 80 percent chargeOperating time varies depending

Specifications 147Temperature range:Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) (65 W and 90 W)Storage–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) (65 W and 90 W)PhysicalHeight

148 SpecificationsStorage–15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985Environmental (contin

Appendix 14920AppendixFCC Notice (U.S. Only)FCC Class BThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an

About Your Computer 152About Your ComputerFront View1display latch2display3power button4 device status lights 5speakers (2) 6 keyboard7touch pad8touch

150 AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectu

Glossary 151GlossaryTerms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your partic

152 Glossaryboot sequence — Specifies the order of the devices from which the computer attempts to boot.bootable media — Media that you can use to sta

Glossary 153DDR2 SDRAM — double-data-rate 2 SDRAM — A type of DDR SDRAM that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory spe

154 GlossaryESD — electrostatic discharge — A rapid discharge of static electricity. ESD can damage integrated circuits found in computer and communic

Glossary 155drive and then turns off the computer. When you restart the computer, the memory information that was saved to the hard drive is automatic

156 GlossaryMMb — megabit — A measurement of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 Kb.Mbps — megabits per second — One million bits per second. This m

Glossary 157Pparallel connector — An I/O port often used to connect a parallel printer to your computer. Also referred to as an LPT port.partition — A

158 GlossaryRFI — radio frequency interference — Interference that is generated at typical radio frequencies, in the range of 10 kHz to 100,000 MHz. R

Glossary 159more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level.Network connections cannot be protected by surge protectors. Always disconnect

16 About Your ComputerDISPLAY LATCH — Keeps the display closed.DISPLAY — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on

160 GlossaryVvideo controller — The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that provides

Glossary 161Zip drive — A high-capacity floppy drive developed by Iomega Corporation that uses 3.5-inch removable disks called Zip disks. Zip disks ar

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About Your Computer 17If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:• Solid green: The battery is charging.• F

18 About Your ComputerKEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTSThe green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:Left Side ViewTurns on when the numeric

About Your Computer 19SECURITY CABLE SLOT —Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the in

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

20 About Your ComputerPC CARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter, or an ExpressCard in an adapter. The computer ships wit

About Your Computer 21NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the compu

22 About Your ComputerMODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) SERIAL CONNECTORVGA CONNECTORAC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attach an AC adapter to the computer.The AC adapter

About Your Computer 23from overheating. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your comp

24 About Your ComputerMEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER — Covers the compartment that contains one memory module and the coin-cell battery. For ad

Transferring Information to a New Computer 253Transferring Information to a New ComputerThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides the Files

26 Transferring Information to a New Computer4On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD→ Next.5Wh

Transferring Information to a New Computer 276When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next.

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Using a Battery 294Using a BatteryBattery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Gu

Contents 3Contents1 Finding Information2 About Your ComputerFront View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Lef

30 Using a Battery CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste dispo

Using a Battery 31Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as describ

32 Using a BatteryPower Management ModesStandby ModeStandby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined p

Using a Battery 33 NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the car

34 Using a Battery NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing t

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 355Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric KeypadThe numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external

36 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadBatteryWirelessDisplay FunctionsPower Management<Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft® Windows® Logo Key FunctionsTo adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat r

38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad• To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.• To select an object, lightly tap once on the s

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4 ContentsStoring a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad . .

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Update with your book title 416Using the DisplayDisplay PropertiesAdjusting BrightnessWhen a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conse

42 Update with your book title NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your Dell-insta

Update with your book title 43• Advance View allows the advanced user to access and configure the complete feature set of the software. The Catalyst C

44 Update with your book titleUsing an External MonitorExtending Your Computer Display You can attach an external monitor or projector to your compute

Update with your book title 453In the Display Settings window, click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend the desktop onto this monitor check box, and

46 Update with your book titleThe ambient light sensor is located on the front of the computer display. The sensor detects available environmental lig

Update with your book title 47 NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the setting (either enabled or disabled) as it was be

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Using Multimedia 497Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed

Contents 5Using Blank CDs and DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Using Multimedia4Push the tray back into the drive.To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that ca

Using Multimedia 51This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drive

52 Using MultimediaCD-Writable DrivesDVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only

Using Multimedia 53Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.1Open the Volume Control window.2Cli

54 Using Multimedia3Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.4In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click

Using Multimedia 55S-Video and Standard Audio 1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. NOTE: If your TV or aud

56 Using MultimediaSetting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive.If your

Using Multimedia 574Click the tab for your video card. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and

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Setting Up and Using Networks 598Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting up a computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Intern

6 Contents10 Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Passwords . . . . . . . . . .

60 Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up a NetworkWindows XP:1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Ch

Setting Up and Using Networks 61Start Button and Connect To OptionIn Microsoft Windows XP, click Start→ Connect To→ Show all connections.In Microsoft

62 Setting Up and Using Networks9Connect the other end of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless rout

Setting Up and Using Networks 63• The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systemTo determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your w

64 Setting Up and Using NetworksFor more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar

Setting Up and Using Networks 65On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your com

66 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Enabling Windows Firewall does not reduce the need for virus-checking software.For more information, click Sta

Using Cards 679Using CardsCard TypesPC CardsSee "Specifications" on page 141 for information on supported PC Cards. NOTE: A PC Card is not

68 Using Cardswww.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Using Cards 69Removing a PC Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Prod

Contents 7Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83CD and DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Securing Your Computer 7110Securing Your Computer NOTE: For information on how to secure your computer while traveling, see "Traveling With Your

72 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 73The administrator password can be used instead of the primary password. Whenever you are prompted to enter the primary passwo

74 Securing Your Computer• Installing an administrative password on a system after the hard disk password has been created will not enable unlocking o

Securing Your Computer 75 NOTE: Computer tracking software may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: If you have computer tracking software an

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Cleaning Your Computer 7711Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

78 Cleaning Your Computer3Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.4Blow carefully into the ball cage or use a can of compressed air to dislodge du

Troubleshooting 7912TroubleshootingDell Technical Update ServiceThe Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software a

8 Contents13 System Setup ProgramOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Viewing the System Setup Scree

80 TroubleshootingaWhen the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>. NOTE: I

Troubleshooting 812After you have selected the Test System option from the main menu, the following menu appears. NOTE: It is recommended that you se

82 Troubleshooting5When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the

Troubleshooting 83Clicking the Dell Support IconClick or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks:• Check your computing environment. • Vi

84 TroubleshootingCD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defec

Troubleshooting 85 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact

86 Troubleshootingreceive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware.

Troubleshooting 87specific information—for example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action.HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The comput

88 Troubleshootingthem.MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Rein

Troubleshooting 89TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM — The time or date stored in the system setup program does not match the sys

Contents 9Mini-Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 TroubleshootingFill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 139) as you perform the various checks. NOTE: Use

Troubleshooting 91The computer does not start upENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.The comput

92 Troubleshooting• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.BACK UP Y

Troubleshooting 93CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE NETWORK CONNECTOR — No light indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cab

94 TroubleshootingIf the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the compu

Troubleshooting 95Printer ProblemsFill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 139) as you complete these checks.

96 TroubleshootingSound and Speaker ProblemsFill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 139) as you complete the

Troubleshooting 97CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE — Shut down the computer. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.If y

98 TroubleshootingIf the display is difficult to readADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.MOVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFE

System Setup Program 9913System Setup ProgramOverview NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the sy