Dell Latitude H683D User manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ E4200
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and 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 PP15S

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.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
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Windows
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operating systems are not applicable.
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Model PP15S
July 2008 P/N H683D Rev. A00

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Contents
1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™
Network Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . 14
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . 15
Microsoft®Windows Vista®Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Microsoft Windows®XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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4 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 35
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 38
Using Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Operating System Media. . . . . . . . . 40
6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 46
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
AutoTech Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Problems With Your Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 48
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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About Your Computer 7
About Your Computer
Front View
1 display 2 volume controls
3 power button 4 ambient light sensor
5 network connector 6 USB connector with
PowerShare
7 IEEE 1394 connector 8 memory card reader
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8About Your Computer
Back View
9 keyboard 10 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network
Locator
11 wireless switch 12 fingerprint reader (optional)
13 touch pad 14 touch pad buttons (2)
15 keyboard status lights 16 device status lights
17 Dell Latitude ON™ button
(optional)
1 ExpressCard slot 2 SmartCard slot
3 air vents 4 audio connectors (2)
5 USB/eSATA connector 6 video connector
7 AC adapter connector 8 power light/battery light
9 battery 10 security cable slot
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About Your Computer 9
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.
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.

10 About Your Computer
Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™
Network Locator
Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the
Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to locate networks. For information about
connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" on page 14.
wireless switch icon
Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon