Dell PP06S - Manuals

smart card slot — Supports one smart card. For more information, see " Using Smart Cards ."   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 information, see " Using PC Cards ."   audio ...

  video connector     AC adapter connector — Connects an AC adapter to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.     air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airfl...

Back to Contents Page   Appendix Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Macrovision Product Notice    FCC Notices (U.S. Only)   Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual proper...

Back to Contents Page   Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Battery Performance    Checking the Battery Charge    Conserving Battery Power    Power Management Modes    Configuring Power Management Settings    Charging the Battery    Replacing the Battery    Storing a Battery   Batt...

Microsoft ®  Windows ®  Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.   Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the...

To enter standby mode: l   Click Start ® Shut Down ® Stand by . o r l   Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: ¡   Press the power button. ¡   Close the display. ¡   Press...

  Replacing the Battery     To remove the battery:   1. Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet.   2. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking dev...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Dell™ D/Bay  Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    About the Dell D/Bay    Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer is Turned Off    Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running     About the Dell D/Bay You can install Dell Latitude™ D -Fam...

Back to Contents Page   Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Playing a CD or DVD    Adjusting the Volume    Adjusting the Picture   Playing a CD or DVD   1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive.   2. Pull the tray out.   3. Place the disc, label sid...

When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: l   Press <Fn> <PageUp> to increase volume. l   Press <Fn> <PageDn> to decrease volume. l   Press <Fn> <End> to mute volume. For more information about ...

Back to Contents Page   Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Computer, Keyboard, and Display    Touch Pad    Floppy Drive    CDs and DVDs     Computer, Keyboard, and Display   l   Use a can of compressed air to remove dust from between the keys on the keyboard. l   Moisten a ...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Dell Diagnostics   Dell Diagnostics     When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in " Solving Problems " and run the Dell Diagnostics before you...

1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.   2. Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.   3. When the...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Display Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Adjusting Brightness    Switching the Video Image    Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate    Dual Independent Display Mode    Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays   Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is...

"extended desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space.   1. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.   2. Under Pick a category , click Appe...

Back to Contents Page   Reinstalling Software Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Drivers    Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities    Using Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP System Restore    Reinstalling Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  XP   Drivers   What Is a Driver? A driver is a progr...

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 driver was installed and click Properties .   7. Click the Drivers tab.   8. Click Roll Back Driver . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve t...

  8. Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files.   9. When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next .   10. Click Finish and restart your computer.   Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected dur...

  Undoing the Last System Restore   1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs ® Accessories ® System Tools , and then click System Restore .   2. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next .   3. Click Next . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.   4. After the compu...

  Booting From the Operating System CD   1. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.   2. Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears.   3. Restart the computer.   4. Press <F2> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.  If the operatin...

Back to Contents Page   Finding Information Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.   What Are You ...

Back to Contents Page   Getting Help Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Technical Assistance    Problems With Your Order    Product Information    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit    Before You Call    Contacting Dell   Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, ...

[email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) l   Electronic Quote Service [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email protected] (Canada only)   AutoTech Service Dell's automated technical support service — ...

  Before You Call Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist . If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations,...

Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer.   A AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when y...

Back to Contents Page   Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Numeric Keypad    Key Combinations    Touch Pad    Changing the Track Stick Cap   Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has mul...

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings.   1. Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Mouse .   2. In the Mouse Properties window: l   Click the Device Selec...

Back to Contents Page   Passwords Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    About Passwords    Using a System Password    Using an Administrator Password    Using a Hard Drive Password    Enabling Trusted Platform Module (TPM)   About Passwords A system password, an administrator password, and a hard dr...

If you forget the system password and do not have an administrator password assigned, or if you have both a system and an administrator password assigned but forget them both, contact your system administrator or contact Dell .   Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the ...

Back to Contents Page   Using PC Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    PC Card Types    PC Card Blanks    Extended PC Cards    Installing a PC Card    Removing a PC Card or Blank   PC Card Types See " Specifications " for information on supported PC Cards. The PC Card slot has one conn...

The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy or CD that came with the PC Card.   Removing a PC Card or Blank     1. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. ...

Back to Contents Page   Dell™ QuickSet  Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: l   Network connectivity l   Power management l   Display l   System information Depending on what you want to do in Dell™ Qui...

Back to Contents Page   Adding and Replacing Parts Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Before You Begin    Memory    Modem    Mini PCI Card    Hard Drive    Keyboard    Display    Internal Card With Bluetooth ®  Wireless Technology    Coin-Cell Battery   Before You Begin This chapter provides proc...

  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 is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   4. Disconnect ...

  3. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: 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, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove t...

  Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card with your computer, the card is already installed.     1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."   2. Remove the keyboard .   3. Remove the metal shield: a.   Loosen the captive metal shield screws. b.   Lift the shield on the side near th...

c.   Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.   5. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until you feel a click.   6. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card.   7. Replace the metal shield.   8. Replace the keyboar...

  To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:   1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."   2. Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws.   3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.   4. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for sto...

  Display     1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin."   2. Remove the two screws labeled "D" from the bottom of the computer.   3. Turn the computer right-side up and open it.   4. Remove the keyboard .   5. Remove the metal shield: a.   Remove the metal shield screw. b.   ...

  9. Lift the display away from the computer and lay it aside.   10. Fit the hinges of the replacement display onto the computer base.   11. Secure the screws on the left and right hinges.   12. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.   13. Route and connect the antenna cable...

Back to Contents Page   Using the System Setup Program Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Overview    Viewing the System Setup Screens    System Setup Screen    Commonly Used Options   Overview You can use system setup as follows: l   To set or change user-selectable features — for example, your ...

l   Diskette Drive l   Modular Bay HDD l   Internal HDD l   CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and starts the operating sys...

Back to Contents Page   Using Smart Cards Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    About Smart Cards    Installing a Smart Card   About Smart Cards Smart cards are portable credit-card shaped devices with internal integrated circuits. The top surface of the smart card usually contains an embedded proce...

Back to Contents Page   Solving Problems Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide   Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and ...

For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark ( ?) at the top of the Dell Support screen.   Drive Problems     CD and DVD drive problems   Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive   If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray   If you hear an unfamiliar s...

  Hard drive problems   E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems   l   Ensure that the disc is inserted properly.   Allow the computer to cool before turning it on — A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it...

  Error Messages   If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Scan the computer for spyware — If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are havin...

  Keyboard Problems     External Keyboard problems     Seek error — The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive.   Shutdown failure — A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests as described in " Using the Dell Diagnostics ."   Time-of-d...

Unexpected characters   Lockups and Software Problems     The computer does not start   The computer stops responding   A program stops responding   A program crashes repeatedly   A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system     Disable the numeric keypad — Press <Num Lk> to d...

  A solid blue screen appears   Other software problems   Memory Problems     Network Problems     Turn the computer off  —   If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer t...

  Docking Power While the Computer Is Running 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 adapter is connected to the computer.   Printer Problems     Scanner Problems   Check the AC adapter — Che...

  Sound and Speaker Problems     No sound from the integrated speaker   No sound from external speakers   Unlock the scanner  —   Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.   Restart the computer and try the scanner again   Check the cable connections  —   l   See the sc...

  No sound from headphones   Touch Pad or Mouse Problems   Video and Display Problems     If the display is blank Run the Dell Diagnostics .   Check the headphone cable connection  —   Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector.   Adjust the Windows volume cont...

Back to Contents Page   Travelling With Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Identifying Your Computer    Packing the Computer    Travel Tips   Identifying Your Computer l   Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. l   Write down your Service Tag and store it in a safe plac...

  If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen l   Call a law enforcement agency to report the lost or stolen computer. Include the Service Tag in your description of the computer. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the number, along with the name, address, and phone number of the law enforceme...

Back to Contents Page   Wireless Local Area Network Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Overview    Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network   Overview A WLAN is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves rather than through a network cable connecte...

1. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) to obtain specific information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem.   2. Ensure that you have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to set up a wireless Internet connection.   3. Install any softwa...

Back to Contents Page   Using Microsoft ®  Windows ®  XP Dell™ Latitude™ D410  User's Guide    Help and Support Center    Microsoft ®  W i n d o w s ®  Classic View    Desktop Cleanup Wizard    Transferring Information to a New Computer    User Accounts and Fast User Switching    Setting Up a Home a...

  4. On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next .   5. On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer and click Next .   6. On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.   7. On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the ...