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... P/N MY602 Rev. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. NOTE: Some features or media may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in certain countries. ... Windows® operating systems are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A00 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be available in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude,...
... P/N MY602 Rev. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. NOTE: Some features or media may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. Information in certain countries. ... Windows® operating systems are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A00 Reproduction in any proprietary interest in your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be available in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude,...
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...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
...increased security measure. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to...and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for...
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... keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community...and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software upgrades ...
... keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community...and white papers • Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software upgrades ...
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For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your User's ...: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management...
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. NOTE: The color of your User's ...: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick Reference Guide To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management...
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...charge remaining, four of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the ...taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). ...
...charge remaining, four of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the ...taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). ...
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...and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is hot from Dell. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. If the battery runs completely out of its original charge capacity remains. Then connect the...the computer to 80 percent in your computer. See "Specifications" in about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these ...
...and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. The battery is hot from Dell. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. If the battery runs completely out of its original charge capacity remains. Then connect the...the computer to 80 percent in your computer. See "Specifications" in about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these ...
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... 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 non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then... Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N -
... 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 non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then... Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N -
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...and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. See the documentation that appear. • If... a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately...
...and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. See the documentation that appear. • If... a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately...
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... 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, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
... 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, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End...
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problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
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... notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone,... Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. and is a trademark of the U.S. TouchStrip is used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of your computer. A03 2 Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows...
... notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, TravelLite, Strike Zone,... Wi-Fi Catcher, and Client Manager are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for energy efficiency. and is a trademark of the U.S. TouchStrip is used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of your computer. A03 2 Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows...
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...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
...Right Side View 28 Back View 28 Bottom View 32 3 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media 36 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without ...the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
... Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display...
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...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
...61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 62 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 62 Wireless Local Area Network 63 What You Need to Establish a ... 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 71...
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... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
... How to Copy Media 75 Using Blank Media 76 Helpful Tips 77 Adjusting the Volume 78 Adjusting the Picture 79 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 79 Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 79 9 Using Cards 81 Card Types 81 PC Cards 81 ExpressCards 81 Smart Cards 81 Card Blanks 82...
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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 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
... 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 ... does not start up 117 The computer stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network...
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Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 144 Microsoft Windows XP 144 Microsoft Windows Vista 144 Restoring Your Operating System 144 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off ...
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What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer: • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 16 Finding Information
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... questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...
... questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...
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... system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 147). The operating system is already installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with iAMT capability only. After you ordered. • Intel....Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. To reinstall your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. Finding Information 19
... system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 147). The operating system is already installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with iAMT capability only. After you ordered. • Intel....Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. To reinstall your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. Finding Information 19