Dell Latitude C840- User Manual

Dell Latitude C840

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – About Your Computer; Front View
  • Page 5 – Left Side View
  • Page 7 – Right Side View
  • Page 8 – Back View
  • Page 10 – Bottom View
  • Page 12 – Appendix; Ergonomic Computing Habits; Regulatory Notices
  • Page 13 – Class A
  • Page 14 – Fax Branding
  • Page 15 – Modem Regulatory Information
  • Page 16 – CE Mark Notice; General
  • Page 17 – Important Notice; ENERGY STAR; Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
  • Page 18 – Class A ITE; Class B ITE
  • Page 19 – Class A Device; Class B Device
  • Page 20 – Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
  • Page 22 – Warranty and Return Policy
  • Page 23 – Using a Battery; Battery Performance; Charge Gauge
  • Page 24 – Health Gauge; Charging the Battery; Removing a Battery
  • Page 25 – Installing a Battery; Storing a Battery
  • Page 26 – Cleaning Your Computer; Computer and Keyboard
  • Page 28 – Using Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics; Features of the Dell Diagnostics; Starting the Dell Diagnostics
  • Page 29 – Advanced Testing; Advanced Testing Main Screen
  • Page 30 – Advanced Testing Help Menu; Confirming the System Configuration Information
  • Page 32 – Adjusting Brightness; Switching the Video Image; In Microsoft
  • Page 34 – Reinstalling Software; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities; Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000
  • Page 35 – Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP; Using the Microsoft; Using System Restore
  • Page 36 – Windows XP; Creating a Restore Point; Using the System Restore Wizard; Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
  • Page 38 – Finding Information; Safety Instructions; Using Microsoft; Windows; Help; Microsoft Windows Guide; Using Devices
  • Page 39 – Using the Drivers and Utilities CD; Fixing Problems; Installing Parts
  • Page 40 – Getting Help; Technical Assistance; Online Services
  • Page 41 – Problems With Your Order
  • Page 42 – Before You Call; Contacting Dell
  • Page 51 – Glossary
  • Page 63 – DellTM AccessDirectTM Button; Numeric Keypad
  • Page 64 – Keyboard Shortcuts; System Functions
  • Page 65 – Touch Pad
  • Page 66 – Track Stick; Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
  • Page 68 – About the Module Bay; Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running
  • Page 71 – Passwords; About Passwords
  • Page 72 – Using a Hard Drive Password; Assigning an Asset Tag; Viewing Existing Asset Tag and Service Numbers
  • Page 73 – Assigning an Asset Tag Number; Deleting an Asset Tag Number; Deleting an Owner Tag
  • Page 75 – Using PC Cards; PC Card Types; PC Card Blanks
  • Page 76 – Removing a PC Card or Blank
  • Page 78 – Power Management; Management Tips; Standby Mode; Hibernate Mode
  • Page 79 – Power Options Properties; Alarms Tab; Power Meter Tab
  • Page 81 – Solving Problems; Power Problems; Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
  • Page 82 – Docking Power Considerations; Docking While the Computer Is Running; AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked; Error Messages
  • Page 85 – Video and Display Problems; If the display is blank
  • Page 86 – Sound and Speaker Problems; If you have a problem with integrated speakers
  • Page 87 – If you have a problem with external speakers; Printer Problems
  • Page 88 – Modem and Internet Connection Problems
  • Page 89 – Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  • Page 91 – If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive
  • Page 93 – If you have problems with a hard drive; Network Problems; General Program Problems; A program crashes
  • Page 94 – Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  • Page 95 – If Your Computer Gets Wet; If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
  • Page 97 – Adding Memory
  • Page 98 – Adding a Mini PCI Card
  • Page 100 – Replacing the Hard Drive; Connecting a TV to the Computer
  • Page 101 – S-Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 102 – S-Video and Digital Audio
  • Page 103 – Composite Video and Standard Audio
  • Page 104 – Composite Video and Digital Audio
  • Page 105 – Enabling the Display Settings for a Television
  • Page 106 – NVIDIA Video Controller; Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio; Enabling Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio for DVD Playback
  • Page 107 – Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
  • Page 108 – Using the System Setup Program; Overview; System Setup Screens
  • Page 109 – Commonly Used Options; Changing the Boot Sequence
  • Page 115 – Traveling With Your Computer; Identifying Your Computer; Travel Tips
  • Page 117 – Help and Support Center; Control Panel; Desktop Cleanup Wizard
  • Page 118 – Special Considerations With Fast User Switching; Home and Small Office Networking; Internet Connection Firewall
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Dell™ Latitude™ C840 User's Guide 

 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Abbreviations and Acronyms

 

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the

Glossary

.

 

This document describes the features and operation of your computer. This document is stored on your computer hard drive. For information on other
documentation included with your computer, see "

Finding Information

."

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 

2001

–2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.

R e p r o d u c t i o n i n a n y m a n n e r w h a t s o e v e r w i t h o u t t h e w r i t t e n p e r m i s s i o n o f D e l l C o m p u t e r C o r p o r a t i o n

is strictly forbidden.

T r a d e m a r k s u s e d i n t h i s t e x t :

Dell

, t h e

DELL

l o g o ,

Latitude

,

OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dell Precision

,

Dell TravelLite

, a n d

DellNet

a r e t r a d e m a r k s o f D e l l C o m p u t e r C o r p o r a t i o n ;

Intel

,

Pentium

,

a n d

Intel SpeedStep

a r e r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k s o f I n t e l C o r p o r a t i o n ;

Microsoft

,

Windows

,

Windows NT,

a n d

MS-DOS

a r e r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k s o f M i c r o s o f t C o r p o r a t i o n ;

ENERGY STAR

i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f t h e U . S . E n v i r o n m e n t a l P r o t e c t i o n A g e n c y . A s a n E N E R G Y S T A R P a r t n e r , D e l l C o m p u t e r C o r p o r a t i o n h a s d e t e r m i n e d t h a t t h i s p r o d u c t m e e t s t h e E N E R G Y
S T A R g u i d e l i n e s f o r e n e r g y e f f i c i e n c y .

O t h e r t r a d e m a r k s a n d t r a d e n a m e s m a y b e u s e d i n t h i s d o c u m e n t t o r e f e r t o e i t h e r t h e e n t i t i e s c l a i m i n g t h e m a r k s a n d n a m e s o r t h e i r p r o d u c t s . D e l l C o m p u t e r C o r p o r a t i o n
d i s c l a i m s a n y p r o p r i e t a r y i n t e r e s t i n t r a d e m a r k s a n d t r a d e n a m e s o t h e r t h a n i t s o w n .

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
C o r p o r a t i o n a n d o t h e r r i g h t s o w n e r s . U s e o f t h i s c o p y r i g h t p r o t e c t i o n t e c h n o l o g y m u s t b e a u t h o r i z e d b y M a c r o v i s i o n C o r p o r a t i o n , a n d i s i n t e n d e d f o r h o m e a n d o t h e r l i m i t e d
v i e w i n g u s e s o n l y u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e a u t h o r i z e d b y M a c r o v i s i o n C o r p o r a t i o n . R e v e r s e e n g i n e e r i n g o r d i s a s s e m b l y i s p r o h i b i t e d .

Model PP01X

April 2003 P/N 7J543 Rev. A03

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE:

A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION:

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Summary

Page 2 - About Your Computer; Front View

About Your Computer      Front View    Left Side View    Right Side View    Back View    Bottom View Front View       Display Latch — Keeps the display closed.   Display — For more information on using your color display, see " Using the Display ."   1 display latch 8 touch pad 2 display 9 b...

Page 5 - Left Side View

  Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as your default Internet browser. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice.   For more information, see " Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ."   Power Button — Press the power button to turn on the computer o...

Page 7 - Right Side View

  Speaker — Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts to adjust the volume of the integrated speakers. For more information, see " Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ." Right Side View       Speaker — Press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard short...

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