Dell™ Latitude™ D830
Quick Reference Guide
Model PP04X
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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.
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.
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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 PP04X
April 2007
P/N HM307
Rev. A00
Contents
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . .
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 20).
Warranty information
Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
Safety instructions
Regulatory information
Ergonomics information
End User License Agreement
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.
Dell™ Product Information Guide
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What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
How to remove and replace parts
Specifications
How to configure system settings
How to troubleshoot and solve problems
Service Tag and Express Service Code
Microsoft Windows License Label
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 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.
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What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
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
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® 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.
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view the
appropriate support site.
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 —
Dell Support Utility
Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general
health of your computing environment
How to use Windows XP
How to work with programs and files
How to personalize my desktop
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.
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.
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What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here
Information on network activity, the Power
Dell QuickSet Help
Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items
controlled by Dell QuickSet.
How to reinstall my operating system
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.
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.
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