Dell Latitude C106C User manual

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Dell™ Precision™
Mobile Workstation M2400
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, quick setup, software,
and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more information about
your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the
Dell™ Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Model PP27L
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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.
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems are not applicable.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell,DellConnect, Dell MediaDirect, Latitude, Wi-Fi Catcher,
ExpressCharge, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used by Dell under license; Intel is a registered trademark and
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows
Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; TouchStrip is a trademark of UPEK,
Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and
trade names other than its own.
Model PP27L
May 2008 P/N C106C Rev. A00
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Contents
1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™
Network Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . 16
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . 17
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Microsoft Windows®XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 50
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 52
Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Operating System Media. . . . . . . . . 55
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6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 60
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . . 61
Problems With Your Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 62
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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About Your Computer 7
About Your Computer
Front View
1 microphone (optional) 2 camera light (optional)
3 camera (optional) 4 display latch
5 display 6 keyboard status lights
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8About Your Computer
7 volume control buttons 8 power button
9 USB connectors (2) 10 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network
Locator
11 wireless switch 12 audio connectors (2)
13 right speaker 14 media bay (with optical drive)
15 fingerprint reader (optional) 16 ExpressCard slot
17 IEEE 1394a connector 18 contactless smart-card reader
19 Secure Digital (SD) memory-
card reader
20 touch pad
21 display latch release 22 touch pad buttons/track stick
buttons
23 left speaker 24 track stick
25 keyboard 26 device status lights
27 ambient light sensor
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About Your Computer 9
Back View
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.
1 RJ-11 connector (optional) 2 RJ-45 network connector
3 battery/power lights 4 multimode DisplayPort
5 AC adapter 6 security cable slot
7 video connector 8 eSATA/USB connector
9 USB PowerShare connector 10 smart card Reader
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10 About Your Computer
Bottom View
Battery Removal
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or
explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from
Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a
battery from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer,
disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect
the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external
cables from the computer.
1 battery charge gauge 2 air vents
3 battery latch release 4 battery
5 docking device connector
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4
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