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Dell Latitude D531 Quick Reference Manual

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Dell™ Latitude™ D531

Quick Reference Guide

Model PP04X
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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  • Page 1: Quick Reference Guide

    Dell™ Latitude™ D531 Quick Reference Guide Model PP04X w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, and ExpressCharge are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Vista and the Windows Vista Start button are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Finding Information ....... . Setting Up Your Computer ......About Your Computer .
  • Page 4 Contents...

  • Page 5: Finding Information

    • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers and to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 17). Readme files may be included on your media to...
  • Page 6 • Notebook System Software (NSS)— If you reinstall the To download Notebook System Software: operating system for your computer, you should also Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business reinstall the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates segment, and enter your Service Tag.
  • Page 7 • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints — Dell Support Utility Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and health of your computing environment notification system installed on your computer. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 9: About Your Computer

    About Your Computer Front View display latch display power button device status lights speakers (2) keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons keyboard status lights 10 wireless enable/disable button 11 ambient light sensor Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Left Side View security cable slot air vent IEEE 1394 connector audio connectors (2) PC Card slot hard drive Right Side View media bay device latch release USB connectors (2) Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running.
  • Page 11 Bottom View battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery memory module/coin-cell battery docking device slot air vents cover hard drive Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 12: Using A Battery

    Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
  • Page 13 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off, in hibernate mode, or connected to AC adapter. NOTICE: Removing the battery in while the computer is in standby mode (without AC power) causes the computer to shut down and may result in loss of data.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide The computer does not start up N S U R E T H A T T H E A D A P T E R I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T The computer stops responding NOTICE:...

  • Page 17: Dell Diagnostics

    The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide). NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
  • Page 18 4 If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue". 5 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities Media.
  • Page 19 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see Contacting Dell in your User’s Guide). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 20 Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. Parameters 5 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
  • Page 21 16-17 starting from the Drivers and Windows Help and Support spyware, 17 Utilities Media, 18 Center, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 starting from the hard drive, 17 using, 17 Dell support site, 6 QuickSet Help, 7 Index...