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..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and... papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Quick Reference Guide 7 ...
..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NSS provides critical updates for processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and... papers • Downloads - If you reinstall the operating system for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - Quick Reference Guide 7 ...
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Left Side View 1 2 345 6 7 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with blank) 5 1394 connector 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card/ExpressCard slot Right Side View 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch 9 hard drive 1 1 optical drive in media bay 2 media-bay device latch release 2 3 3 USB connectors (2) Quick Reference Guide 11
Left Side View 1 2 345 6 7 89 1 security cable slot 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with blank) 5 1394 connector 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card/ExpressCard slot Right Side View 3 audio connectors (2) 6 wireless switch 9 hard drive 1 1 optical drive in media bay 2 media-bay device latch release 2 3 3 USB connectors (2) Quick Reference Guide 11
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... (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate...
... (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate...
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.... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. For more information, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. When to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure ..., or you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide), review your hard drive or from either your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you begin . See the software documentation for the keyword...
.... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. For more information, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. When to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure ..., or you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your User's Guide), review your hard drive or from either your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you begin . See the software documentation for the keyword...
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... your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps.... the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 19 See the documentation that appear. • If a failure...
... your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps.... the computer. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 19 See the documentation that appear. • If a failure...
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..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide...
..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide...
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... Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
... Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 108 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 108 Error Messages 110 IEEE 1394...
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... Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay 173 Removing Media Bay Devices 173 FCM (Flash Cache Module 174 10
... Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay 173 Removing Media Bay Devices 173 FCM (Flash Cache Module 174 10
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...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your operating system and may vary depending on . Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently... - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
...operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on your operating system and may vary depending on . Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently... - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care -
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... ambient light sensor is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. S E C U R I R V E N T S - About Your Computer 25 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Left Side View 1 2 345 6 7 89 1 security cable slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 1394 connector 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 9 hard drive 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with the...
... ambient light sensor is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. S E C U R I R V E N T S - About Your Computer 25 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Left Side View 1 2 345 6 7 89 1 security cable slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 1394 connector 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 9 hard drive 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with the...
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Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. D E V I A B A Y -
Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. D E V I A B A Y -
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... charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 6 docking-device connector 8 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 42...
... charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 6 docking-device connector 8 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 42...
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Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To enter sleep mode...Turn off the computer. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating ...
Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To enter sleep mode...Turn off the computer. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating ...
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... your source media and copies the data to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using... Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Edition. Eject. NOTE: The types of the window. Continuously play the current title or chapter.
... your source media and copies the data to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to a temporary folder on your computer hard drive. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using... Roxio Creator Plus - Dell Edition. Eject. NOTE: The types of the window. Continuously play the current title or chapter.
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... to your computer. If you receive your computer or hard drive. The following guidelines: • Choose passwords that are disabled when you require more information, see your computer or hard drive. For security, the Dell Latitude™ D630/630c ships with encryption features. Use the...administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you turn on or unlock your hard drive from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to the computer • Can be used ...
... to your computer. If you receive your computer or hard drive. The following guidelines: • Choose passwords that are disabled when you require more information, see your computer or hard drive. For security, the Dell Latitude™ D630/630c ships with encryption features. Use the...administrators or service technicians access to computers for repair or reconfiguration • Allows you turn on or unlock your hard drive from unauthorized access NOTE: Some hard drives do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to the computer • Can be used ...
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...administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. However, they are not watching you when you type your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for the administrator password. For your password(s). If you do not write down , ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). • It is recommended that you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous operating state. If you do write it instead of computers, allowing you to assign a unique primary password. When you first start your computer or hard drive...
...administrator passwords, access User Accounts from the Control Panel. However, they are not watching you when you type your protection, Dell technical support staff will ask you for the administrator password. For your password(s). If you do not write down , ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). • It is recommended that you do not enter a password within 2 minutes, the computer returns to its previous operating state. If you do write it instead of computers, allowing you to assign a unique primary password. When you first start your computer or hard drive...
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...Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the computer: A message appears asking for the hard drive password. To assign or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Obtaining Assistance" on your password (with no more than eight characters) and press . Whenever you are prompted to the hard drive when a hard drive password is invalid. Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive... restricts access to try again. 90 Securing Your Computer To continue, enter your hard drive from standby mode. When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes ...
...Dell (see "System Setup Program" on the computer: A message appears asking for the hard drive password. To assign or change a hard drive password, enter system setup (see "Obtaining Assistance" on your password (with no more than eight characters) and press . Whenever you are prompted to the hard drive when a hard drive password is invalid. Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive... restricts access to try again. 90 Securing Your Computer To continue, enter your hard drive from standby mode. When you set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes ...
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...-up from another device, the computer returns to the operating state it was in when you turned it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is enabled through a system setup option. b Select Security→ TPM Security and press . NOTE: The TPM feature may not be... and the help files that can be supported in all countries. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to enter the system setup program. Securing Your Computer 91 NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the computer, but...
...-up from another device, the computer returns to the operating state it was in when you turned it does not provide access to the hard drive when a hard drive password is enabled through a system setup option. b Select Security→ TPM Security and press . NOTE: The TPM feature may not be... and the help files that can be supported in all countries. In the event of these backups being incomplete, lost, or damaged, Dell will be unable to enter the system setup program. Securing Your Computer 91 NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the computer, but...
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.... Enter the System Setup Program (see "System Setup Program" on page 117 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your docking device for technical assistance. See the documentation... instructions. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be invoked one of two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Ensure the computer is connected to test displays in "Lockups and ...
.... Enter the System Setup Program (see "System Setup Program" on page 117 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your docking device for technical assistance. See the documentation... instructions. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be invoked one of two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Ensure the computer is connected to test displays in "Lockups and ...