Dell Latitude D810 User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D810
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP15L

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.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User’s Guide (depending on your operating system,
double-click the
User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button, click Help and Support Center ,
and then click
User and system guides ).
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems are not applicable.
The
Drivers and Utilities CD and the Operating System CD are optional and may not ship with all computers.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
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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.
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Model PP15L
February 2005 P/N C5278 Rev. A01

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Contents
Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Right View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Back View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Notebook System Software (NSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers
and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Finding Information for Your Computer
NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
• A diagnostic program for my computer
• Drivers for my computer
• My computer documentation
• My device documentation
• Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer when shipped
from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall
drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access
your documentation.
Readme files may be included on your CD
to provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to your computer or
advanced technical-reference material for
experienced users or technicians.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with all
computers.
NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can be found at
support.dell.com.
• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. Only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on the
bottom of your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use
support.dell.com or contact
technical support
• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting
technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all
countries.

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• How to remove and replace parts
• Specifications
• How to configure system settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Latitude™ User’s Guide
Microsoft®Windows®XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2 Click User and System Guides and click User Guides .
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips,
articles from technicians, online courses,
frequently asked questions
• Community — Online discussion with other
Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for
components, such as memory, the hard drive,
and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information,
service call and order status, warranty, and
repair information
• Service and support — Service call status and
support history, service contract, online
discussions with technical support
• Reference — Computer documentation,
details on my computer configuration,
product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and
software updates
• Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you
reinstall the operating system for your
computer, you should also reinstall the NSS
utility. NSS provides critical updates for your
operating system and support for Dell™
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel
®
Pentium
®
M processors, optical drives, and
USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct
operation of your Dell computer. The
software automatically detects your computer
and operating system and installs the updates
appropriate for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software:
1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads .
2 Enter your Service Tag or product model.
3 In the Download Category drop-down menu,
click
All .
4 Select the operating system and operating
system language for your computer, and click
Submit .
5 Under Select a Device , scroll to System and
Configuration Utilities
, and click Dell
Notebook System Software
.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the appropriate support site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the
customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com.
The website may not be available in all regions.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• How to use Windows XP
• Documentation for my computer
• Documentation for devices (such as a
modem)
Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support .
2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow
icon.
3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
• How to reinstall my operating system
Operating System CD
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall
your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See your Latitude
User’s Guide for instructions.
After you reinstall your operating system,
use the Drivers and Utilities CD to
reinstall drivers for the devices that came
with your computer.
The operating system product key is
located on your computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD varies based
on the operating system you ordered.
NOTE: The Operating System CD is
optional and may not ship with all
computers.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
1 Unpack the accessories box.
2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you will need to complete your computer
setup.
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional
hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered.
3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical
outlet.
NOTICE: When using the AC adapter, secure the cable so that the cable is not pulled, tangled, stepped
on, or crushed by objects such as chair legs or desk supports.
NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and
shut down at least once.

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4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
About Your Computer
See your online User’s Guide for detailed information about your computer. Depending on your
operating system, double-click the
User’s Guide icon on your desktop, or click the Start button,
click
Help and Support Center , and then click User and system guides . The following items
address some of the more commonly asked questions about the computer.
•
Modem and network adapter: The computer may include both a v.90 56K modem and a
10/100/1000 Ethernet LOM network adapter. For connector locations, see "Back View" on
page 13. For more information on ports and connectors, see "About Your Computer" in your
online
User’s Guide .
•
Battery life and usage: Various batteries are available for use with your computer. Operating
time from a single fully charged battery with average usage varies. Performing certain types of
operations, such as extended wireless operation, can significantly reduce battery life.
For more information about battery performance and usage, see "Using a Battery" on page 14.
For more information about conserving power and an optional second battery, see your
User’s
Guide
.
power button