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Dell Latitude D631 PP18L User Manual (184 pages)
Dell Latitude D631: Users Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.31 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Finding Information
11
2 About Your Computer
15
Front View
15
Left Side View
18
Right Side View
20
Back View
21
Bottom View
24
3 Transferring Information to a New Computer
27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD
27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
28
Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista
29
4 Using a Battery
31
Battery Performance
31
Checking the Battery Charge
32
Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
32
Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
32
Charge Gauge
32
Low-Battery Warning
33
Conserving Battery Power
33
Power Management Modes
34
Standby and Sleep Mode
34
Hibernate Mode
34
Configuring Power Management Settings
35
Accessing Power Options Properties
35
Charging the Battery
35
Replacing the Battery
36
Storing a Battery
37
Battery Errors
37
5 Using the Keyboard
39
Numeric Keypad
39
Key Combinations
39
System Functions
39
Battery
39
Display Functions
40
Power Management
40
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
40
Touch Pad
41
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
42
Changing the Track Stick Cap
42
6 Using the Display
43
Adjusting Brightness
43
Switching the Video Image
43
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
43
Dual Independent Display Mode
44
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
45
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
45
Using ATI Catalyst® Control Center
46
Launching Catalyst Control Center
46
7 Setting up and Using Networks
49
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable
49
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Operating System
49
Setting up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
50
Wireless Local Area Network
50
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
50
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
50
Setting up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem
51
Connecting to a WLAN
52
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
54
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
54
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
54
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
55
Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card
55
Managing Your Network Settings through the Dell Quickset Location Profiler
55
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
56
Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall
56
8 Using Multimedia
57
Playing Cds or Dvds
57
Copying Cds and Dvds
58
How to Copy a CD or DVD
59
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
59
Helpful Tips
60
Adjusting the Volume
61
Adjusting the Picture
61
Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
61
Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System
62
9 Using Cards
63
Card Types
63
PC Cards
63
Smart Cards
63
Card Blanks
63
Extended Cards
63
Installing a PC Card
64
PC Card
64
Removing a Card or Blank
64
10 Securing Your Computer
67
Security Cable Lock
67
Smart Card
67
About Smart Cards
68
Installing a Smart Card
68
Passwords
69
About Passwords
69
Using a Primary (or System) Password
70
Using an Administrator Password
71
Using a Hard Drive Password
71
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
72
Enabling the TPM Feature
72
Security Management Software
72
Activating the Security Management Software
73
Using the Security Management Software
73
Computer Tracking Software
73
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
73
Cleaning Your Computer
75
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
75
Touch Pad
75
Floppy Drive
75
Cds and Dvds
75
11 Troubleshooting
77
Dell™ Technical Update Service
77
Dell Diagnostics
77
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
77
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
77
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
78
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
79
Dell Support Utility
80
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
80
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
80
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
81
Drive Problems
81
CD and DVD Drive Problems
81
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
82
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
82
Hard Drive Problems
82
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
82
Error Messages
84
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
87
Keyboard Problems
88
External Keyboard Problems
88
Unexpected Characters
88
Lockups and Software Problems
89
The Computer Does Not Start up
89
The Computer Stops Responding
89
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
89
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
89
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
89
Other Software Problems
89
Memory Problems
90
Network Problems
91
General
91
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
91
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network)
91
PC Card Problems
92
Power Problems
92
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
93
Docking Power Considerations
93
Printer Problems
94
Scanner Problems
94
Sound and Speaker Problems
95
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
95
No Sound from External Speakers
95
No Sound from Headphones
96
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
96
Video and Display Problems
97
If the Display Is Blank
97
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
97
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
98
12 Reinstalling Software
99
Drivers
99
What Is a Driver
99
Identifying Drivers
99
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
100
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool
102
Microsoft Windows XP
102
Microsoft Windows Vista
102
Restoring Your Operating System
102
Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore
103
Using the Operating System CD
104
13 System Setup Program
107
Overview
107
Viewing the System Setup Screens
107
System Setup Screens
107
Commonly Used Options
108
Changing the Boot Sequence
108
Changing Printer Modes
109
Changing COM Ports
109
14 Adding and Replacing Parts
111
Before You Begin
111
Recommended Tools
111
Turning off Your Computer
111
Before Working Inside Your Computer
111
Hinge Cover
113
Keyboard
113
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
115
Coin-Cell Battery
116
Memory
117
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
122
Mobile Broadband Card
124
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
127
Hard Drive
128
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
129
Media Bay
131
Removing Media Bay Devices
131
15 Dell™ Quickset
133
16 Traveling with Your Computer
135
Identifying Your Computer
135
Packing the Computer
135
Travel Tips
135
Traveling by Air
136
17 Getting Help
137
Obtaining Assistance
137
Technical Support and Customer Service
137
Dellconnect
137
Online Services
138
Autotech Service
138
Automated Order-Status Service
139
Problems with Your Order
139
Product Information
139
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
139
Before You Call
140
Contacting Dell
142
18 Specifications
165
Appendix
173
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
173
FCC Class B
173
Macrovision Product Notice
174
Glossary
175
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Dell Latitude D631 PP18L Quick Reference Manual (110 pages)
Dell Laptop Quick Reference Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.01 MB
Table of Contents
Quick Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
5
Setting up Your Computer
8
About Your Computer
9
Back View
11
Using a Battery
12
Troubleshooting
15
Charging
15
Performance
16
Dell Diagnostics
17
Power Meter
34
Operating System
51
Microsoft Windows
57
Dell Diagnostics
83
Diagnostics Dell
83
Drivers and Utilities
83
Microsoft Windows
83
Spyware
105
Dell Diagnostics
107
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