Dell Latitude GX148 User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D430
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP09S

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 Glossary in your
online
User’s Guide .
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems are not applicable.
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your
computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
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Model PP09S
June 2007 P/N GX148 Rev. A00

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Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 17
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 20
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 22
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Quick Reference Guide 5
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your
computer. Some features or media may not be available 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 device documentation
• Notebook System Software
(NSS)
Drivers and Utilities Media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional
and may not ship with your computer.
Documentation and drivers are already installed on
your computer. You can use the media to reinstall
drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in
your online User’s Guide) or to run the Dell
Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22).
Readme files may be
included on your
media to provide last-
minute updates about
technical changes to
your computer or
advanced technical-
reference material for
technicians or
experienced users.
NOTE: 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

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• How to remove and replace parts
• Specifications
• How to configure system
settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell™ Latitude™ 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 your computer.
• Service Tag and Express
Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License
Label
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.
NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has
been redesigned with a hole, or "security portal," as an
increased security measure.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• Solutions — Troubleshooting
hints and tips, articles from
technicians, online courses,
and 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
•Serviceandsupport—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.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view
the appropriate support site.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• 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
®
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 , select your region or
business segment, and enter your Service Tag.
2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go .
3 Click your operating system and search for the
keyword
Notebook System Software .
NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
depending on your selections.
• Software upgrades and
troubleshooting hints —
Frequently asked questions,
hot topics, and general health
of your computing
environment
Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade
and notification system installed on your computer.
This support provides real-time health scans of your
computing environment, software updates, and
relevant self-support information. Access the
Dell Support Utility from the
icon in the
taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support
Utility" in your
User’s Guide .
• How to use Windows XP and
Vista
• How to work with programs
and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1 Click Start or → 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.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

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• Information on network
activity, the Power
Management Wizard, hotkeys,
and other items controlled by
Dell QuickSet.
Dell QuickSet Help
To view Dell QuickSet Help , right-click the
QuickSet icon in the Microsoft®Windows®
taskbar.
For more information on Dell QuickSet, see
"Dell™ QuickSet" in your online User’s Guide.
• How to reinstall my operating
system
Operating System Media
NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional
and may not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your
computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the
Operating System media. See "Restoring Your
Operating System" in your online User’s Guide.
After you reinstall your
operating system, use
the optional Drivers
and Utilities media to
reinstall drivers for the
devices that came with
your computer.
Your operating system
product key label is
located on your
computer.
NOTE: The color of your CD or DVD varies based on
the operating system you ordered.
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

10 Quick Reference Guide
Setting Up Your Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions 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
the setup of your computer.
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.
4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the
computer (see "Front View" on page 11).
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.